{"id":93116,"date":"2026-06-12T13:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T12:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/produto\/uncategorized\/passion-fruit-passiflora-edulis-17cm-pot\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T13:09:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T12:09:00","slug":"passion-fruit-passiflora-edulis-17cm-pot","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/produto\/1-plants\/outdoor-plants-2\/passion-fruit-passiflora-edulis-17cm-pot\/","title":{"rendered":"Passion Fruit &#8211; Passiflora edulis (17cm pot)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Passiflora<\/em> are mainly shrubs\/climbers, usually evergreen with lush, colourful flowers, followed by conspicuous, edible fruits. This is the case with this species \u2013 Passiflora edulis, commonly known as Passion Fruit. It&#8217;s a vigorous climbing plant with palmate, dense foliage and exotic flowers, usually purple with a white base. It produces round to oval fruits (passion fruits) in yellow or purple, rich in minerals and vitamins A and C. It&#8217;s a highly ornamental plant and, due to its rapid growth and dense foliage, is widely used on support structures like pergolas and garden walls to provide shade or create a hedge effect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific name<\/strong>: <em>Passiflora edulis<\/em><br \/><strong>Common names<\/strong>: Passion fruit, maracuj\u00e1, passionfruit vine<br \/><strong>Family<\/strong>: <em>Passifloraceae<\/em><br \/><strong>Origin<\/strong>: South America (Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina)<br \/><strong>Category<\/strong>: Ornamental fruiting outdoor climber<br \/><strong>Climate: <\/strong>Tropical and subtropical<br \/><strong>Approximate height<\/strong>: 70cm<br \/><strong>Pot diameter<\/strong>: 17cm  <\/p>\n<p><strong>CUIDADOS<\/strong><br \/><strong>Light<\/strong>: Full sun, essential for fruiting.<br \/><strong>Temperature<\/strong>: Ideal between 15\u201330 \u00b0C; protect from frost.<br \/><strong>Watering<\/strong>: Requires regular watering to keep substrate moist but well-drained, especially in summer.<br \/><strong>Humidity<\/strong>: Prefers moderate humidity.<br \/><strong>Fertilisation<\/strong>: Use compost before planting, then apply NPK 10-5-20 in spring and repeat every 4 weeks during summer.<br \/><strong>Pruning<\/strong>: Cut dead branches and shape structure at the end of winter.<br \/><strong>Life cycle<\/strong>: Perennial.<br \/><strong>Soil<\/strong>: Substrate rich in organic matter, light and well-drained, slightly acidic.<br \/><strong>Pet Friendly<\/strong>: No toxicity references, but fruits should be consumed with caution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun fact<\/strong>: Passion fruit is highly prized for its pulp and juice, but the plant only produces fruit in the second year of cultivation.<\/p>\n<p>WARNING! Representative photo \u2013 the image shown is of a stock item at the time of cataloging and serves as a reference. The plant supplied will be similar to the photo but, depending on its growth stage, may vary in shape, appearance, or size (e.g., different leaf colour, with or without flowers\/fruit, etc.). A altura referida inclui o vaso pl\u00e1stico que se v\u00ea na fotografia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Passiflora are mainly shrubs\/climbers, usually evergreen with lush, colourful flowers, followed by conspicuous, edible fruits. This is the case with this species \u2013 Passiflora edulis, commonly known as Passion Fruit. It&#8217;s a vigorous climbing plant with palmate, dense foliage and exotic flowers, usually purple with a white base. 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