Tanglehead (Ipomoea eriocarpa)
Care, watering, light and tips for Tanglehead 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 Tanglehead
Ipomoea eriocarpa, commonly known as Morningglory, is a fast-growing annual vine native to tropical and subtropical regions. Its delicate, funnel-shaped flowers, ranging from white to pale purple, open in the morning and close at dusk. It is ideal for covering pergolas, fences, or as a trailing plant in hanging baskets, adding a wild and charming touch.
Native range
Tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia
Care tips
It requires full sun for abundant flowering and well-drained soil, although it tolerates a variety of poor substrates. Watering should be moderate, allowing the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings, and more frequent during dry periods. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, as it can promote leaf growth at the expense of flowers. A common mistake is not providing adequate support for the plant to climb.
How to save a dying Tanglehead
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or whitish leaves, soft and blackened stems, no flowering.
- First aid
- Repot to a well-draining pot, reduce watering, and ensure full sun exposure.
- What kills it
- Overwatering in heavy soils and lack of direct sunlight.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if watering and sun exposure are corrected promptly.