Plant Care Fetid Passionflower

Fetid Passionflower

About Fetid Passionflower

Fetid Passionflower is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Fetid Passionflower likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.

Taxonomy

Passiflora foetida
Passiflora
Passifloraceae
Malpighiales

Also known as

Amapola, Flor de pasión silvestre, Jumbie Watermelon, Love in the mist, Marie Gougeat, Pop Bush, Sea Lemon (Trinidad & Tobago), Taguatagua, bedoca, bombom, dulce, eteta la nzombo, fetid pa, grenadier marron and ilengwankoi

How to care for Fetid Passionflower

💦 Water

How often to water your Fetid Passionflower

Water needs for Fetid Passionflower
0.5 cups
every 9

Fetid 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.

Calculate water needs of Fetid Passionflower

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Fetid Passionflower in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Fetid Passionflower: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

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

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

Fetid Passionflower does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Fetid Passionflower

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Fetid 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 Fetid Passionflower after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Fetid 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.

Fetid Passionflower Water Frequency →

Fetid Passionflower Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Fetid 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 🏡.

Fetid Passionflower Light Requirements →

Fetid Passionflower Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


🪴 Soil

Fetid 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 Fetid Passionflower →

When and How to Successfully Repot Fetid Passionflower →


💩 Fertilizer

Fetid 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 Fetid Passionflower →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Fetid 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.

How and When to Prune Fetid Passionflower →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Fetid Passionflower can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Fetid Passionflower Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 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 Fetid 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.


Care Summary for Fetid Passionflower

Fetid Passionflower

Fetid 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.

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