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Hi there, I live in Panama City, FL. My passion flower is in a container on my porch..low of around 37 degrees at nite right now. It was in a shady spot because the leaves usually burn..too much sun. Since it's not doing good I moved it into the sun today and I'm going to watch it. I use orchid fertilizer and rose pellets on it and watering regularly. No improvement on leaf growth. I've had it for 3 yrs. moved from Ohio where it was in a sunroom. It's only bloomed once in the fall for me. What am I doing wrong?

Passion flowers prefer full sun, so too much shade may cause it not to bloom. If the leaves are burning, some evening shade may help, but make sure it gets the morning sun. Hopefully, you will see some improvement in the coming weeks. Also, since it's growing in a container, check to see if it's root bound.