Ivy-leaved morning glory (Ipomoea hederacea)
Care, watering, light and tips for Ivy-leaved 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 Ivy-leaved morning glory
Ipomoea hederacea, also known as Mexican Morning Glory, is a fast-growing annual climbing plant that produces beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers in shades ranging from blue to purple, often with a white center. Its lobed leaves, reminiscent of ivy, add further ornamental appeal. It's ideal for covering pergolas, fences, or growing in hanging baskets, adding a vibrant and wild touch to any garden.
Native range
Tropical America
Care tips
This vine thrives in full sun for abundant flowering, though it tolerates some partial shade. It requires regular watering to keep the soil moist, especially in hot, dry climates, but avoid waterlogging. It prospers in well-drained, organically rich soils. A common mistake is not providing adequate support for it to climb, which can limit its growth and flowering.
How to save a dying Ivy-leaved morning glory
- Warning signs
- Pale or yellow leaves, general wilting, stunted growth, no flowering.
- First aid
- Move to partial shade, water moderately if soil is dry, check drainage and aeration.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (rots roots quickly) or prolonged drought (dehydrates easily).
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! It's resilient. Act fast: adjust watering, light, and improve drainage for recovery.