Passiflora herbertiana
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Passiflora herbertiana

Yellow passionflower · White passionflower

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
2
Observations
1

Description

Source: leafsnap

Passiflora herbertiana, or native passionfruit, is a widespread climbing twiner native to moist forests on the coast and ranges of eastern Australia. The subspecies P. h. insulae-howei P.S.Green is endemic to Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Australian Native Passionfruit is native to habitats like forest understories and rocky areas, where it grows under natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, illustrating its versatile, hardy nature.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Australian Native Passionfruit has good temperature adaptability, able to endure higher heat and greater temperature fluctuations. In hot conditions, care should be taken with watering and providing suitable shade to avoid sunburn. However, it is relatively intolerant of low temperatures—while it can handle some cold, very low temperatures may cause frost damage.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

A single application of fertilizer in spring is generally adequate for Australian Native Passionfruit, though multiple feedings can enhance growth. Feed once every month to a month and a half. Fertilization improves leaf appearance and function, supporting even color and a healthy texture. It also encourages root growth and nutrient uptake for long-term plant health.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb, Vine
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Passiflora
Family
Passifloraceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
3.05 m to 4.88 m
Mature Spread
2.13 m to 3.05 m
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Flower Size
5.08 cm to 6.35 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring, Summer
Planting Time
Autumn, Winter
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Fall

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Common Names (2)

en Yellow passionflower
en White passionflower