Morning glory (Ipomoea nil)
Care, watering, light and tips for Morning glory on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Morning glory
Ipomoea nil, commonly known as Japanese Morning Glory, is a beautiful annual climbing plant characterized by its large, trumpet-shaped flowers that open with the morning sun and close in the afternoon. Its vibrant colors, ranging from blue and purple to pink and white, make it ideal for covering pergolas, fences, or adding a splash of color to balconies and gardens.
Native range
Mexico and Central America
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure for abundant flowering and well-drained soil, preferably rich in organic matter. Watering should be regular, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged, especially during flowering periods. A common mistake is the lack of support for its climbing growth; be sure to provide an adequate structure for it to twine around. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, as this can promote foliage growth at the expense of flowers.
How to save a dying Morning glory
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or pale leaves, stunted growth, flowers not opening or dropping prematurely.
- First aid
- Check watering, ensure good drainage, and place in a sunny spot.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging, which quickly rots its roots. Does not tolerate cold.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted and watering/cold issues are corrected.