Description

• Ipomoea or morning glory is a popular and fast-growing climbing plant, they are annuals in colder regions and perennials in warmer regions. The plant produces blue funnel-shaped flowers that bloom from summer to fall. Morning Glory grows best in a warm climate and can reach a height of 300 cm in a few months. It is a vine-flowering plant that needs support such as a rope, or a creeper net. Ipomoea is a low-maintenance plant that anyone can easily grow from seed.
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden Best Sowing Season: Autumn & Spring Sowing method: Direct or seedling transplant Germination temperature: 18-30°C Germination time: 5-21 days Flowering season: Summer to Fall
• Soil – Use moist but well-draining soil, although morning glory can grow in any type of soil.
• Water – Ipomoea needs moderate water, you need to keep the soil moist and water regularly, especially during dry periods.
• Sunlight – Morning glory needs direct sunlight that should be at least 6-8 hours.
• Temperature – Morning glory grows best in temperatures between 21-32°C.
• Common pests and diseases – Morning glory is not infested with pests and diseases but sometimes fungal diseases such as leaf spot and stem rot affect the plant.