How long is the life span of passion fruit? How does passion fruit survive the winter in the south?

1. Lifespan

Passion fruit is a perennial fruit tree with a lifespan of about 20 years, but its economic lifespan is even shorter, at only about 8 to 10 years. However, its lifespan may be shorter during the planting process because its growth can be easily shortened by diseases or weather. Most of the time, its economic lifespan is only 1 to 3 years.

2. Wintering methods in the south

1. Temperature: When growing passion fruit in the southern region, the temperature must be controlled above 0℃ and not below 0℃. If it is too low, it will be frozen. If the outdoor temperature has dropped below 0℃, you should move it to a slightly warmer location. If you cannot move it, you can build a greenhouse for it, which will ensure that it can survive the winter to a large extent.

2. Less water: During the winter, it needs to be watered in small amounts. Remember not to water it when the ground is not dry. Usually, there is no need to water it in winter. The water temperature should not be too low when watering, because the climate in winter is very cold. If the roots are stimulated by the low water temperature, they will easily be frozen.

3. Anti-freeze: If the climate is very cold, you can sprinkle some lime appropriately, or prune in winter, generally cut off most of the branches and bury them in the soil for the winter.