Plant Specifications
Plant Height | 19 inch (48 cm) |
Plant Spread | 5 inch (13 cm) |
Common Name | Passion Flower, Purple passionflower, Apricot Vine, Maypop, Wild Passion Flower, Rakhi Flower. |
Maximum Reachable Height | 2-4 meter |
Flower Colour | Purple |
Bloom Time | June-August in Northern India,December-February in Southern India |
Difficulty Level | Easy |
Planting And Care
Sunlight
- Morning sunlight of 3 – 6 hours a day is ideal for flowering and plant grow well in bright light for rest of the day.
Soil
- The soil should be well drained, fertile and rich in organic content for growing Passion Flower plant.
Watering
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Apply 3 cup(approx.150ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
- Do not overwater the plant.
- As a rule of thumb, water the plants thoroughly in summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
- Water should be applied preferably in the morning or evening.
Application of Fertilizer
- Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so, it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
- Apply organic fertilizer once a month during the main growing season (February-March)
- Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
- For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Donts
- Do not overwater the plant specially when pot doesnt have drainage hole.
- Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.
Krishna Kamal Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Apply 3 cup(approx.150ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
- Keep the plant in artificial bright light.
- Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
Sunlight | Natural bright light with morning sunlight(3-6 hours) |
Watering | Apply 3 cup(approx.150ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch |
Soil | Well drained, fertile and rich in organic content |
Temperature | 25-32 Degree Celsius |
Fertilizer | Apply organic fertilizer once a month during growing season (February-March) |
Krishna Kamal Special Feature
It has a unique flower shape and fragrant
Krishna Kamal Uses
Ornamental Use:
- They are used to grown on fences or trellises or allowed to scramble over shrubs and trees or other support structures
Medicinal Use:
- Historically, the plant has been used as an herbal medicine in the belief it may treat anxiety, insomnia or hypertension
- Passion Flower roots are used to make tea in North & South America
- Note: The following information is general guidelines, be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines