Granadilla Live Plant, Passiflora Ligularis, Sweet Passion Fruit Vine, Tropical Climbing Fruit Plant, Half Gallon Pot

Bring a taste of the tropics to your garden with a Granadilla live plant (Passiflora ligularis)! This beautiful tropical climbing vine is prized for its lush green foliage, ornamental flowers, and golden-orange fruits filled with sweet, aromatic, jelly-like pulp.

Often called sweet granadilla, Passiflora ligularis is related to the familiar passion fruit but is a distinct species known for its mild, sweet flavor. Give this vigorous vine a sturdy support and the warmth, sunlight, and consistent moisture it needs to grow into a beautiful addition to a tropical garden, greenhouse, or sunny patio.

🌿 Plant Details

• Common name: Granadilla / Sweet Granadilla

• Botanical name: Passiflora ligularis

• Plant type: Tropical climbing fruit vine

• Pot size: Half-gallon nursery pot

• Growth habit: Climbing vine that benefits from a trellis, fence, or arbor

• Light: Full sun to partial shade in very hot conditions

• Water: Regular watering; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged

• Best for: Tropical gardens, greenhouses, and suitable container growing

☀️ Light Requirements

Granadilla grows best with plenty of bright light. Aim for around 6–8 hours of sunlight daily when conditions allow. In areas with intense afternoon heat, some afternoon shade can help protect the foliage from scorching. If growing in a greenhouse or bright indoor space, provide strong light and good air circulation.

💧 Watering

Water regularly, especially during warm weather and active growth. Keep the soil consistently moist without allowing it to become saturated. Check the soil before watering, as the frequency will depend on temperature, pot size, and growing conditions. Avoid letting the root ball dry out for extended periods.

🪴 Soil

Use fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. A suitable potting mix should retain some moisture while allowing excess water to drain freely. If growing in a container, choose one with drainage holes.

🌡️ Temperature and Humidity

This tropical vine prefers warm conditions and does not tolerate frost well. Protect it from cold weather and consider container growing if you need to move the plant to a sheltered location seasonally. Moderate to high humidity and good air circulation support healthy growth.

🌱 Fertilizing

During active growth, use a balanced fertilizer according to the product label. Avoid excessive feeding, particularly with high-nitrogen fertilizers, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowering. Adjust feeding during cooler periods when growth slows.

🌿 Pruning and Climbing Support

Provide a sturdy trellis, fence, or other climbing structure as the vine develops. Light pruning can help manage its shape and remove dead or weak growth. Allow enough room for the plant to climb and spread.

🌸 Flowers and Fruit

With suitable growing conditions and maturity, Granadilla may produce attractive flowers followed by round to oval fruits with golden-orange to orange-brown skin. Inside, the fruit contains aromatic pulp surrounding numerous seeds. Ripe fruit is enjoyed fresh or used in drinks and desserts.

Flowering and fruiting depend on plant maturity, climate, light, pollination, and growing conditions. Fruit production is not guaranteed, and pollination requirements can vary with conditions and the individual plant.

📦 What You’ll Receive

You will receive one live Granadilla plant (Passiflora ligularis) in a half-gallon pot, similar to the listing photos. Each plant is unique, so foliage, vine length, and overall shape may vary with natural growth and seasonal conditions.

🌴 Perfect For

• Tropical fruit garden enthusiasts

• Passionflower and unusual fruit plant collectors

• Greenhouse and warm-climate growers

• Trellis, fence, and arbor planting

• Gardeners interested in growing sweet tropical fruit at home

Please note: This is a live plant, not fresh fruit or seeds. The plant will need suitable warmth, light, climbing support, and time to mature before it may flower or fruit.