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Passiflora Getting Very Lanky

14 years ago

I have a young Maypop (started from seed last year). It's only got one stem but is now about 24" tall. It's in my kitchen window. If I prune it heavily do you think it will get bushier? I was thinking of lopping the top half off but don't want to kill it.

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karyn1
14 years ago
It probably needs a lot more light. It's a cold hardy variety and can be grown inground in zone 7. I'd get a small grow light for it now. Even if you have good exposure there's not that many hours of sunlight during the winter. You can also prune it without causing damage but I'd get some additional light going first and see how it responds. Good luck.
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