Passiflora laurifolia is also known as yellow water lemon or simply water lemon. It is a vine that can reach up to 45 ft (15 m) long, and which is grown both for its ornemental value and its edible fruits.
Leaves from the water lemon passion flower are ovate to oblong, and can be up to 5 in (12.5 cm) long and 3 in (7.5 cm) wide.
This vine has fragrant purple and white flowers. Petals and sepals are white, while the corona is purple-blue. The flowers are about 3 in (7.5 cm) wide.
The water lemon is an orange-yellow fruit that is up to 2-3 in (5-7.5 cm) in diameter. It can be eaten raw or can be transformed into beverages. It is one of the most cultivated passionfruits.
Passiflora laurifolia requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil This vine, like most passion flowers, prefers a well-drained ground.
Passiflora laurifolia, as most passion flowers, is susceptible to various viral diseases and ground nematodes.
Photos of water lemon |
Category - vine
Dimensions
Height 15.00 m
Width 10.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -3.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -2.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Fragrant flowersColor(s) : white, blue, purple
Fruit - Edible Propagation - cutting, layering, seeds
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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