I planted two Passion fruit vines a few weeks ago and they are doing great. The vine on the left has three branches from the base and both vines are growing at a rate of 2-3 inches (5-7 cm) a day, so I need to train each branch to follow a particular rope as they grow.
Recently, new branches have started to develop at the base of each leaf. I will let them grow for about a foot (30 cm) and will then clip it to create a clone. I intend to use these particular vines to produce clones and will transplant the clones in a different location where I can produce a lot of fruit. Also, we have a lot of typhoons here, so am certain my Passion fruit will be destroyed once or twice during the summer, so need to protect the parent plants.
(16 January) Well, I plant the clone from the about picture four days ago and the clone looks to be doing fine and starting to grow leads. Below is how I prepared the clone.
How I clone or propagate Passion Fruit vines. In order to get a true fruit from the mother, it is best to propagate using the clone method. Planting the seeds of the fruit will get genetic diversity during pollination, which may create a different tasting fruit. Sometimes better, sometimes less delicious and sometimes the same, but to make sure, clone when possible.
1. It is best to take a cutting with at least two nodes.
2. Make sure you have the growth direction correct so it is not planted upside down.
3. Cut the leaves, runners or flowers from the second Node.
4. Cut the vine at an angle just below the second Node to increase water intake when planted.
5. Cut the leaves on the top Node in half to minimize moisture loss.
6. Remove any runners or flowers from the top Node. You want all the plant's energy going towards root growth generation.
7. Plant the second Node a couple inches deep and water well and often. It will take 7-10 days for root growth to begin.
8. Use good quality potting soil to begin and do not fertilize since it might burn the delicate roots when they begin.
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