Passionflowers are actually pretty tough cookies! Because they’re so resilient, you won’t often see them struggling with diseases or nasty pests. If you start noticing yellow leaves on your passionflower, don’t panic—it’s usually not a sign of a sick plant, but rather a little “cry for help” regarding its care routine.
Keep it Hydrated
Most of the time, yellow leaves mean your passionflower is thirsty. If the soil feels bone-dry, it’s time to step up your watering game. Just a quick heads-up, though: while they love moisture, they hate “wet feet.” Make sure your pot has great drainage so the roots aren’t sitting in stagnant water, which can cause its own set of problems.
Boost the Nutrients
Another common culprit is a lack of nutrients. If you’ve been fertilizing every two weeks, try switching to a weekly feeding schedule during the growing season to give it that extra boost.
One last thing: if you see a few yellow leaves popping up in the fall, don’t sweat it! That’s perfectly normal as the plant winds down for the season. You can just pluck those right off to keep things looking tidy.
