Morning glory (Ipomoea tricolor)
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 tricolor, commonly known as morning glory, is a vigorous and fast-growing vine, famous for its vibrant trumpet-shaped flowers, often blue, purple, or white with contrasting centers. It is ideal for covering pergolas, fences, or adding a vertical splash of color to gardens and balconies, blooming profusely from summer to autumn. Its heart-shaped green leaves complement the beauty of its striking flowers.
Native range
Mexico and Central America
Care tips
This plant thrives in full sun for optimal flowering, though it tolerates partial shade. It requires regular watering to keep the soil moist, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging. The ideal soil is well-drained and moderately fertile. A common mistake is not providing adequate support for it to climb, which can limit its growth and bloom.
How to save a dying Morning glory
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or wilting leaves, no flowering, slow or no growth. They are usually very vigorous.
- First aid
- Check watering (moist, not soggy soil), sun exposure (lots of direct sun), and good drainage. Fertilize if not flowering.
- What kills it
- Lack of direct sun, constant waterlogging rotting roots, or very poor soil. Also extreme cold.
- Can it be saved?
- Almost always! They are very resilient. Correct the cause quickly and it will recover. Prune damaged parts and encourage new growth.