Description

General aspect and origins - 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 - 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.
Flowers - 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.
Fruits - 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.

Culture

Soil - This vine, like most passion flowers, prefers a well-drained ground.

Pests and diseases

Passiflora laurifolia, as most passion flowers, is susceptible to various viral diseases and ground nematodes.