Passiflora citrifolia

The winged-stem passion flower grows best when it receives unobstructed sunlight for most of the day. Although it can tolerate lower light levels, it performs best with abundant sun. Its native habitat—forest edges—provides comparable light conditions. Both too much and too little sunlight can suppress its growth and vigor.

Winged-stem passion flower is native to habitats with temperatures ranging from 68 to 100 °F (20 to 38 ℃). It grows best in these ambient temperatures. For optimal growth and health, adjust the temperature to reflect seasonal changes.

Use organic fertilizers (for example, fish emulsion or compost) instead of chemical fertilizers for the winged-stem passion flower. Give young plants higher amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus in spring. Work compost or fertilizer into the soil either before or after planting. For established plants, apply a balanced fertilizer or one targeted to specific nutrient deficiencies in spring. Nutrient deficiency results in small leaves, short shoots, yellow or bronze foliage, acidic fruits, premature fruit fall, and splitting.