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banana passion fruit

banana passion fruit · Pruning

banana passion fruit · Passiflora mollissima
Also known as: curuba; sweet calabash

Plant in a greenhouse border or in large pots of loam based compost with bright light, but not direct sun. Water sparingly in winter, but freely in summer and liquid feed once a month with a balanced fertiliser

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Partial shade · Full sunFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

How to Prune banana passion fruit?

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. For last-year flowering growth, prune after flowering; for current-year flowering growth, prune in late winter or spring. This guidance is for established plants.