I planted a young Passion Flower last September, and it isn't looking too healthy. Could the winter have killed it off? The plant doesn't look dead, but there are brown leaves and don't appear to be any new shoots (it might be a bit early, of course!). Should I prune it back in the hopes that it will encourage new growth?
Some die back would be typical for your Passion Vine over the winter months.
You could trim off any dead material if you desire.
I would give your plant a light fertilizer as indicated in the below link.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/passion-flower/passion-flower-care.htm
What is eating my passion flower? How can I protect it? Only bought it a few weeks ago, so hope you can help. Thanks, Jann x
What damage is being done to your passion flower? Have you noticed any insects or insect eggs on your flower? I do know that slugs and snails can be a serious problem for the plant and these articles will give you ideas for getting rid of them:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/kill-garden-slugs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/organic-snail-control-how-to-control-garden-snails.htm
Caterpillars, beetles and other foliage-chewing insects can also be suspect. Sap-sucking insects, such as spider mites and scale, like to occupy the stems. Remove caterpillars and beetles off by hand and spray smaller insects with insecticidal soap.
I really wanted to suggest it was the passion flower caterpillar (Gulf fritillary) but they usually make an appearance in the fall.
For more information on the care of passion flowers, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/passion-flower/passion-flower-care.htm
When does passion flower show signs of budding in the spring? My passion flower is showing no signs of budding. It is still green, but no buds. Can you help?
Given that the Passion flower blooms in early summer (mid-June/July) I would not anticipate bud formation until late spring.
For more information on passion flowers, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/passion-flower/passion-flower-not-blooming.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/passion-flower/passion-flower-care.htm
The bud tips shrivel up and the flower does not open. I have had it for about 2 months. Otherwise it is doing well with lots of runners.
Make sure your getting your passion flower plenty of water, sunlight and fertilizer.
A passion flowers will wilt when they are getting ready to fruit. This is usually in spring or early summer.
Here is a couple of good links for you.
Purple Passion Flower – Bud Tips Shrivel Up and the Flower Does Not Open. I have had It for about 2 months. other wise it is doing good. Lots of runners and buds , but very few of the buds open. I have fertilized (7-22-8) it a couple of times and water it every couple of days. Is this the right fertilizer for this plant?? It faces west and gets sun from noon on. Thanks for your help.
I would say your purple passion flower is experiencing what is known as 'bud blast'. It basically means there is an issue in the environment that needs correcting such as water, lighting, humidity, etc. For more information on bud blast, please visit the following article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/bud-blast-in-flowers.htm
For more information on the care of purple passion flowers, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/purple-passion-plant/purple-passion-houseplants.htm
The leaves on my passion flower were doing great then starting going yellow and falling off. I repotted with better soil but it has got worse, hardly any leaves. If I cut back, will it come back?
There are a number of reasons why your passion flower leaves are turning yellow such as over/under-watering, insect pests, chlorosis, root issues or nutrient deficiencies, and lack of sunlight. Each of these issues are discussed in turn in the article below. Cutting your passion flower back will not resolve the underlying issue. My recommendation is to review the article below and see if anything resonates with your situation and take measures to correct it.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-leaves-turn-yellow.htm
I have rooted a passion flower by taking a cut from a mature plant. I rooted in water and got lots of roots. About a month ago, I planted in pot w/soil. Now the leaves are limp and shriveled. I had it in a lot of sun then when I noticed it limping, I moved to partial sun. Please help me save this plant it was my Mother's. Thanks very much.
The plant is suffering from transplant shock. Generally, it is better to slowly introduce newly potted plants to sunlight rather than putting them right smack into it. They need time to acclimate to their new environment. I would make sure it has plenty of water and move it to a less sunny location for about a week or so and then slowly introduce it to more sunlight as it strengthens. More often than not, plants will recover on their own.