Why is my passionfruit vine dying?
It could have resulted from a drainage problem. Passionfruit can suffer with root rot. Another disease that affects passionfruit is fusarium wilt which is characterised by wilting of shoots and plant collapse. It would be advisable to plant them in a different spot in your garden.
Do passionfruit vines die off in autumn?
Over fertilising your passionfruit vine will result in plenty of lush green foliage but lazy flowers that fall off and do not fruit. Once in early spring after pruning, and again in autumn when fruiting has finished.
How do you revive a dying passion fruit vine?
You are over watering your plants with that drip system and killing your passion fruit vine. Cut the water and allow the soil to dry between watering. Always let the soil dry between watering and never water your plants on automatic watering systems or you will get what you are getting now.
How often should I water my passionfruit vine?
Passionfruit vines require regular watering, especially when the vine is young and when it’s flowering and fruiting. Water deeply a couple of times a week, depending on weather conditions and climate. Remember to spread your watering over the entire root system, not just around the stem of the vine.
Do passionfruit vines need a lot of water?
Passionfruit vines are heavy feeders and need plenty of water. A dry plant will not produce fruit, so ensure the soil is moist. Heavy rain during the flowering phase can ruin the viability of the pollen and cause a lack of bees for pollination.
Why are my passionfruit falling off the vine?
One last issue is fruit fly – yes, they can zero in on passionfruit too, causing fruit to yellow, wither and fall prematurely. A simple organic step to stop attack is to exclude the fly by covering the fruit. A fine net such as a ‘vege net’ will do the trick, or you can try this tip passed on to me by a keen backyard grower.
Can a passion fruit plant survive the winter?
In the colder parts of its range, the passion fruit vine may need frost protection to keep it from dying back in winter. If you are growing a passion fruit vine primarily for its fruit, it may not be appropriate to keep it for its full lifespan. As these plants age, they develop large amounts of dead wood, which will not resprout or produce a crop.
What to do if your passion fruit plant wilts?
If your passion fruit vine develops an infection, it’s best to remove it, destroy the dead material, and replant in a new location. Yellow passion fruit plants are resistant to nematodes and fusarium wilt and can be planted preferentially or used as a root stock for purple passion fruit vines to prevent disease.
How long does it take for passion fruit to ripen?
Passion fruit vines propagated by either method take two to three years to reach maturity, flower and begin to bear fruit. In general, yellow passion fruit vines grow faster, fruit more quickly and produce larger crops. The fruit of both yellow and purple varieties takes two to three months to ripen. Normal Lifespan of the Vine