Plant family
Passionflowers — Passifloraceae
30 species across 2 genera in the Growli library
The passionflower family is grown for its extraordinary, intricate flowers and, in some species, edible passion fruit — mostly vigorous tendril climbers, with a few caudiciform succulents (Adenia) grown by collectors.
Browse passionflowers by genus
All passionflowers we cover
- Banana Passion Fruit
- Banana passionflower
- Banana passionfruit
- Blue Passion Flower
- Blue-green Adenia
- Cork-Stemmed Passionflower
- Corky-Stemmed Passion Flower
- Grape-leaved passionflower
- Isalo Adenia
- Keramanthus Adenia
- Passiflora 'Incense'
- Passiflora alata
- Passiflora caerulea
- Passiflora coccinea
- Passiflora edulis
- Passiflora incarnata
- Passiflora quadrangularis
- Passiflora racemosa
- Poisonous Adenia
- Red Inca Passionflower
- Red Passion Flower
- Scarlet Passion Flower
- Shrubby Adenia
- Spiny Adenia
- Sweet Granadilla
- Thorny Adenia
- Water lemon
- White Passionflower
- Wild maracuja
- Yellow Passion Fruit
Passionflowers — frequently asked questions
Are passionflowers toxic to cats and dogs?
Most passionflowers are not pet-safe. Of the 30 passionflowers in the Growli library, 27 (90%) carry a toxic or mildly-toxic ASPCA classification and 3 are pet-safe. They are not uniformly safe, so always confirm the exact species on its pet-safety page before trusting it around cats or dogs.
How much light do passionflowers need?
Most passionflowers want plenty of direct sun — 20 of the 30 in our library do best there. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it needs more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much.
Are passionflowers easy to care for?
Some passionflowers suit experienced growers — several want strong light, sharp drainage or a specific seasonal rhythm. Check the individual species page for the exact regime before you buy.
What is the Passifloraceae family?
The Passifloraceae family — the passionflowers — groups 30 species across 2 genera in the Growli library, most prominently Passiflora, Adenia. Members share a broadly similar light, water and soil pattern, which is why it pays to learn the family before the individual plant.
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