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Bluecrown Passionflower

5.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Fast grower

Blooms easily

Also known as

Bluecrown passionflower, Blue passionflower, Common passion flower and passion flower

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Passiflora caerulea

Genus

Passiflora

Family

Passifloraceae

Order

Malpighiales

How to care for Bluecrown Passionflower

💦 Water

How often to water your Bluecrown Passionflower

Bluecrown Passionflower needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Bluecrown Passionflower in your home

Bluecrown Passionflower love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Bluecrown Passionflower does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bluecrown Passionflower in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Bluecrown Passionflower

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Bluecrown Passionflower: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bluecrown Passionflower after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Bluecrown Passionflower is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

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💦 Water Needs

Bluecrown Passionflower prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Bluecrown Passionflower requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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Bluecrown Passionflower Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Bluecrown Passionflower is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Bluecrown Passionflower does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Bluecrown Passionflower →

When and How to Successfully Repot Bluecrown Passionflower →

What Are Healthy Bluecrown Passionflower Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Bluecrown Passionflower is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Bluecrown Passionflower →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Bluecrown Passionflower is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

Bluecrown Passionflower Lifecycle →

Bluecrown Passionflower Size Guide →

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Bluecrown Passionflower can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Bluecrown Passionflower Temperature Tolerance →

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🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Bluecrown Passionflower can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Bluecrown Passionflower →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Bluecrown Passionflower, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

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Care Summary for Bluecrown Passionflower

Bluecrown Passionflower

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 1

Blooms easily 1

Large, lush leaves 1

@@Jorge1

4 Plants

160 XP

06/10/2021

These plants take a while to germinate but once they do they grow fast! I didn’t buy this plant I actually found the seed pods in the street, these seed pods contain a ton of seeds but I’ll warn you, they’re sticky!!! You’ll have to manually remove the red sticky layer to access the dark seed. I recommend you set them in water for a day or two to make it easier to peel that layer. They’ll take about 1-3 weeks to sprout (at least for me) and then it’s smooth sailing from there! The care is pretty easy, just keep an eye out for them bending.

Large, lush leaves