Passion fruit is an ancient genus of tropical crops Passiflora. In Australia, the fruit are called Passion, which literally translates as "passion fruit". Africans call him Granadilla, and in Malaysia and Indonesia - "Marquis". Passion is the birthplace of southern Brazil.
In spring and summer, passion fruit propagated apical cuttings (using stalks after pruning). Before planting, the lower ends of the cuttings should be disinfected to prevent rotting, and then slices powder wood ash.
Cuttings are planted in a mixture of equal parts of any nutrient light of earth and sand. For rapid establishment requires a high air and soil temperature (not lower than 25 degrees). For these purposes it is better to use mini-teplichke with bottom heating. Cuttings should be watered regularly and spray with warm water.
Much less hassle delivers seed propagation, which can be sown at any time of the year. Seeds germinate quickly and amicably. The seedlings grow well and usually two weeks in phase two or three true leaves, they are transplanted to a permanent place in loose fertile mixture of leaf soil, humus, sod land, peat and sand, taken in equal parts.
Initially, passion fruit transplanted every spring, and then after two or three years. When transplanting use pots slightly larger diameter, since a significant increase in the root system can lead to the rapid growth of shoots at the expense of flowering.
Lack of passion fruit seed reproduction is later stages of fruiting (the second or fourth year). It is important to remember that the passion fruit vine is, and it needs support.
This photophilous plant grows well on windows facing south, east or west side. Passion fruit, and can contain a field with a certain shading, but in this case the bloom is less active.
Passionfruit loves fresh air, but can not tolerate drafts, in response to which can dump the leaves.
In the summer of passion fruit recommended plenty of water and spray as often as possible. In winter, when the air temperature drops water treatment should be carried out occasionally.
Passionfruit
What do you know about this sultry beauty bright? Few of us realize that this exotic fruit can be found not only in the store, but also to grow the most. Then you can safely say all my friends that grow these exotic fruits at home. Another name - passionflower edible. It grows near the Amazon River and in some other parts of South America, where there is a tropical rainforest.
Lighting
Of course, passionflower need bright light for proper growth. It would be great to grow even in direct sunlight. So no need to once again worry about shading. Still it is possible to raise it in the shade. She also begins to develop well, just do not be active flowering. If possible, you can put a lamp that will simulate daylight. Also, do not forget to constantly ventilate the room. This is very useful for plants. In the summer it will certainly need fresh air. Therefore, place the pot at the open window or make it on the balcony.
Watering
There is only one important factor that you need to keep in mind - is watering passion fruit. It is desirable that he was always plentiful. Moisturize the plant as soon as the soil begins to dry out. It should be always damp, in particular, it concerns the period of growth and flowering. If the ground is overdried, the leaves begin to fall rapidly. And then, it can lead to death. If moistened earth com or water will stagnate in the pan, then there will be a lot of problems. So stay tuned for watering. It is important not to overdo it. Of course, winter watering should be gradually reduced. Can also be sprayed from time to time with warm water leaves the plant. This is especially true hot, poorly ventilated areas with very dry air. If you want to increase the moisture, then put the pot on a specially-prepared pan, place where pre-wet porous material. This can be expanded clay or peat.
Nutrition
The vegetation period lasts from March to August. At this time, the power needed. Fed once or twice a week. In winter, do not need fertilizer.
It often happens that shoots eventually become bare. This means that plants need Forming. For example, if the branch is very elongated, they should be cut off half. But it is sure to leave a piece of branches up to five centimeters. From then it will grow new shoots.