Passion Fruit Plants for Sale - Fresh & Healthy

If you’ve ever wanted to enjoy fresh, tropical fruit right from your own garden, a passion fruit plant is the perfect choice. Known for their exotic flowers, vigorous vines, and deliciously aromatic fruit, passionfruit plants are a must-have for any home grower. At Everglades Farm, we offer 7 unique varieties of passion fruit vines, each with its own flavor, color, and growing style.

Whether you’re looking for the classic Purple Passion Fruit Vine, the sweet and delicate Granadilla, or something more exotic like the Banana Passion Fruit Plant, this collection has the right vine for your garden, patio, or greenhouse.

Explore Our Passion Fruit Varieties

• Purple Passion Fruit Vine Maracuya Morado: The classic purple variety, packed with rich tropical flavor and intense aroma. Great for subtropical gardens and more tolerant of cooler nights.

• Yellow Passion Fruit Vine (Florida): A golden fruit that thrives in warm, sunny climates. Known for bold, tangy flavor and high juice content.

• Panama Red Passion Fruit: Vibrant red skin with sweet-tart pulp. An eye-catching addition to any garden trellis or fence.

• Sweet Granadilla, Grenadia Vine: Loved for its mild, sweet pulp and beautiful blooms. Perfect for fresh eating straight from the fruit.

• Mountain Sweet Granadilla Plant (Guatemala): A prized variety from higher elevations, producing extra-sweet fruit. Best grown in mild, frost-free areas.

• Banana Passion Fruit Plant: Produces long, banana-shaped fruit with a tropical aroma and tangy-sweet flavor. A unique passion fruit vine for adventurous growers.

• Yellow Passion Fruit Vine Elongated Fruit: An unusual elongated yellow variety with the same tropical punch of classic yellow types.

How to Grow and Care for Passion Fruit Vines

Passionfruit plants are vigorous climbers that love sunshine and warmth. Here are the essentials for success:

• Sunlight: Choose a spot with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day.

• Soil: Well-draining soil, slightly acidic (pH 5.5–6.5), enriched with compost.

• Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Mulching helps retain moisture.

• Support: These vines need a strong trellis, pergola, or fence to climb and spread.

• Fertilizer: Use a balanced fertilizer to encourage flowers and fruit. Avoid too much nitrogen, which causes leaf growth instead of blooms.

• Pruning: Trim back weak or dead growth, and prune regularly to improve airflow and manage the vine’s size.

With proper care, your vine will reward you with heavy crops of passion fruit year after year.

Harvesting, Pollination & Fruit Uses

Most passionfruit vines begin to flower and fruit within 6 to 12 months after planting. Flowers are stunning and attract natural pollinators like bees. Purple passionfruit is generally self-pollinating, while yellow and banana types benefit from having a second vine nearby or occasional hand pollination.

Fruit ripens when the skin turns full color (purple, yellow, or red depending on the variety) and often drops from the vine when ready. Inside, the pulp is fragrant, sweet-tart, and filled with edible seeds.

Use passionfruit fresh from the shell, blended into smoothies, made into juice, or added to desserts like cheesecake, pavlova, or sorbet. Granadillas offer a sweeter pulp, while banana passionfruit adds a tropical twist.

Passion Fruit FAQ

How long does passion fruit take to grow?
Most plants produce fruit within the first year, often between 6-12 months depending on climate and care.

Is passion fruit a plant or tree?
Passion fruit is a vine, not a tree. It climbs using tendrils and needs support to grow properly.

Where is the best place to plant passionfruit?
Choose a warm, frost-free location with full sun and well-draining soil. A trellis or fence is ideal.

Can I eat the fruit from my passion fruit plant?
Yes! Passionfruit pulp is completely edible, packed with vitamins A and C, and deliciously aromatic.

Bring the Tropics Home

Growing your own passion fruit trees and vines is easier than you think, and the reward is homegrown fruit bursting with tropical flavor. With options ranging from Purple and Yellow Passionfruit to Sweet Granadilla and Banana Passion Fruit, our collection has something for every gardener.

Browse the plants above and order your passion fruit plant today to enjoy a thriving vine, stunning flowers, and a steady harvest of fresh fruit.