I got mine a year ago and it has grown like crazy but no flowers yet. When can I expect some? What can I do to speed it up?
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I am not sure how to speed up the process. My advice would be to go to ehow.com and do a search on passion flowers. I know they have been very helpful with me for other varieties of plants that I have. You may also try houseplant chat this is a yahoo group. This group of people grow all kinds of houseplants and are eager to help newcomers. Hope this helps. Georgia
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I really don't know. The first one I got was wild and bloomed the next year. I would think they should have bloomed this year but they may take a couple of years to set in good. The lady Margaret is slower growing than the other but all are looking healthy.
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some said fertilizing is a no-no---but I have found no matter what you do it takes a patient person & crossing your fingers to get them to bloom though you have rapid growth-----other thing some are saying is the use banana peels in soil to give them acid but as they grow wild in some parts of the world as a weed I think it is more keeping your fingers crossed--sorry I couldn't be more help if using fertilizer use on with hi potash-k & phosphorus-
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I just bought my first plant, and it arrived as a little tiny, but healthy plant, just about one month ago. I bought a Lady Margaret at the same time. Both are growing and appear to be healthy but the Lady Margaret is growing amazingly fast while my little Incense plant seems to be a slow grower. Both are healthy and appear to be happy. But one is really out pacing the other. I look forward to seeing both mature. Here is NC we have had a lot less sun than usual so that may be playing a part.
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AFter I got it, it bloomed within a month but just barely a very small bud that fell off rather quickly. It is a very small plant only about 8inches tall so didn't expect much this first year. But it is growing now, so expect more next year.
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Mine has not only not improved it is barely alive. It is watered, has full sun and is planted where other plants are thriving. If it does not improve, I will sent it back.
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Mine hasn't grown much since planted this fall I have it in a large pot in my atrium
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Sorry...mine barely sprouted. I might get another packet for this year. Thanks for reminding me anyway.
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I was also very disappointed that it took so long for the seeds to germinate. These are supposed to be wildflowers that grow naturally, and yet they're so difficult to cultivate. I planted the seeds indoors in the month of March, and I've recently planted them in raised beds and containers. They continue to be very low growing and spreading out. My plan is to transfer them to the ground in autumn at the earliest. Be patient and hang in there. I just check on the plants every now and then and just let them do their thing at their own pace. Good luck!
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I haven't gotten any yet, but It is still growing strong and is still tiny. I love it, and will update this post if it gets any flowers, or banana's! It's about a foot tall
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Well, since the flowers I order ahead of time and ask to be delivered yesterday are not there yet, I would say don't rely on just putting a note in the gift box message as was recommended by the seller. It does appear they are out for delivery today, but tracking says they were shipped 6 days ago! Not good for flowers :( Their other recommendation to contact them directly after placing the order may work. I did not try this. Good luck!
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I planted mine in May. I only got a few fruit but lots of runners. I contacted the company i purchased them from hirts. They did the first year was for establishment since the plants were only one year old. They said the second year they would start producing.
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Spring would be best if you live more in the north. I planted mine during summer. It is growing nicely, but no flowers yet. I will mulch and have it in a more sheltered area so it survives winter. Hopefully it will really take off next spring.
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I haven't planted mine yet. Sometime I have trouble starting them too. I had one that took a year to come up. I have sandy soil which i think they like. May be start them in pots for protection and let them seed naturally where you want then to go. I know they don't transplant well.
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I have them and they have been slow growers. So I do not have the experience of blooms or fruits yet.
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Mine never came up. Theoretically the annuals should come up every year and the annuals could create seeds that come up but, based on my experience, I'd look elsewhere.
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I wish I could say yes...... still waiting for mine to bloom. Have only had it for 4 months.......
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5 days! Seriously. It is the fastest germinated flower/plant I have ever planted. I planted several from the package and they all came up every time so quickly. They are hardy and reseed like crazy! Enjoy! Remember, it is not the same plant as the photo. But still a nice plant/flower to have. Look up Impatients Balsamina. That is the one you will get.
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All suggestions should work, more light the bigger or more plants. My on addition would be to try a 24 veg and 12 hour flower. I have not done it any other way, although I might try if you guys tell me I am wrong. LOL
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I have had mine for about 2 1/2 years it is about 2 feet tall and still no flowers or beans.