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Passion flower wilting!

Matthew59Matthew59 Posts: 17
edited June 2023 in Problem solving
Hi. I put a passion flower in a pot a couple of months back and it did really well for a bit. But recently it has started wilting. I’ve been watering it every day. Possibly overwatered? Any help would be appreciated!
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  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742
    You don't give the pot size or the type of Passion flower but most will struggle to thrive for any length of time in a container as they prefer a good root depth/run.
    Perhaps a photo and the aspect ( south/north or whatever ) and your rough location may help with advice  :)
  • Matthew59Matthew59 Posts: 17
    Sorry. South facing garden and big pot. Plenty of sun. Live in Worcester 
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    edited June 2023
    The pic may be misleading but from here the compost doesn’t look very damp … how much water are you giving it each time?

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Matthew59Matthew59 Posts: 17
    Hi. I stopped watering it a day or so ago as I thought I was overwatering!
  • Matthew59Matthew59 Posts: 17
    Been watering daily before
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    But what’s the amount each time? A pint or a gallon? 0.5 litre or 5 litres?

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742
    I'm afraid my eyesight is rubbish these days but I'm assuming the Pass is in the the large pot in the centre ? 
    However, none of the pots look adequate to keep your plant going for long.  I'm presuming the container has drainage holes in the base but as it sits directly on the ground, it will be difficult for you to tell if the water has built up and is unable to drain away and possibly rotting the root ball or alternatively, whether the pot is congested and unable to absorb the water.
    I'd suggest that you tip it out and have a look .  Bone dry root ball or rotten wet root ball ?  It is sadly yet another plant which is often mis sold as suitable for pot/container growth.  May look good for a year or two but then the problems begin.
    If it is still viable and if you have a space to plant in the ground, that would be your best bet.
    Best of luck anyway  :)
  • Matthew59Matthew59 Posts: 17
    thanks both. I’ve checked the roots and there is plenty of room in the pot. Re watering, I’ve been probably giving it about 3 pints a day. 
  • Matthew59Matthew59 Posts: 17
    Hi. Just had a dig around. The roots aren’t rotten and plenty of room at moment in pot. Roots are moist. 
  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742
    In that case, perhaps wind burn or sun scorch which is just affecting the top growth ?  Difficult to tell and the last few years have caused a lot of issues with all sorts of plants so many gardeners are suffering/frustrated  :(  
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