Common morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea)
Care, watering, light and tips for Common morning glory on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 4 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Common morning glory
Ipomoea purpurea, commonly known as purple morning glory, is a vigorous and fast-growing annual vine, cherished for its showy, trumpet-shaped flowers that unfurl at dawn. Its large, heart-shaped leaves complement the blooms, which are typically purple but can also be found in pink, blue, or white hues. It is ideal for covering pergolas, fences, or walls, creating an impressive floral display throughout summer and autumn.
Native range
Mexico and Central America
Care tips
It requires full sun for abundant flowering, at least 6 hours daily. Watering should be regular, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged, especially during dry periods. It prefers well-drained soil rich in organic matter. A common mistake is over-fertilizing with nitrogen, which can promote leaf growth at the expense of flowering.
How to save a dying Common morning glory
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown leaves, wilting and lack of vigor. No flowering or very small flowers.
- First aid
- Check watering (moist but not waterlogged soil). Place in direct sun with good ventilation.
- What kills it
- Insufficient direct sun, lack of water in summer, or constantly waterlogged soil rotting roots.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted. Act fast with watering and light adjustments.