Sweet Granadilla

Vine

Sweet Granadilla

Passiflora ligularis

Also known as: GranadillaSweet passion fruit
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Hardiness Zone
10-11
Ideal Temp
65–85°F
Survives Down To
30°F
Life Cycle
Perennial

Sweet granadilla is a vigorous passionflower vine with big, leathery fruit and clear, sweet pulp—less “pucker war” than some purple passion fruits. It wants heat and vertical real estate; in subtropical and tropical Americas treat it as a pampered perennial on a strong trellis, not a shrug-and-ignore ground cover. Full sun for heavy flowering; some afternoon shade acceptable in hottest months. Rich, organic, well-drained soil; consistent moisture during flowering and fruiting, less when cool. Seeds: clean and sow fresh in warm media; germination can be slow and variable. Cuttings: semi-hardwood cuttings under humidity in warm weather root reliably for clones. Fruit cracks slightly at color break and becomes fragrant—inside should be jelly-like and aromatic.

Good Neighbors

Also mentioned as companions:

  • Bean

Not yet profiled in PermiePortal

Cautions
  • Weak trelliswork that collapses under fruit load
  • Frost pockets with no windbreak for young vines
🐛 Pests
🦎 Animal Pressure