Blue daze (Evolvulus glomeratus)
Care, watering, light and tips for Blue daze 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 Blue daze
Evolvulus glomeratus, commonly known as "Brazilian Dwarf Morning Glory," is a low-growing, spreading perennial herb, valued for its abundant sky-blue flowers that resemble miniature morning glories. Its small, velvety, silvery-green leaves complement the blooms, creating an attractive contrast. It is ideal for ground cover in gardens, rockeries, borders, or in hanging baskets and pots where its stems can gracefully spill over.
Native range
Brazil
Care tips
It prefers full sun exposure for optimal blooming, although it tolerates some partial shade in very hot climates. It requires regular but moderate watering, allowing the substrate to dry out slightly between waterings to avoid waterlogging, to which it is very sensitive. Use a well-drained, sandy, and slightly acidic to neutral substrate. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot and plant death.
How to save a dying Blue daze
- Warning signs
- Pale or yellowing leaves, general wilting, unopened or prematurely falling flowers.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Move to a bright, indirect light location.
- What kills it
- Overwatering that rots roots or lack of light. Does not tolerate waterlogging.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not fully rotted and action is taken quickly. Requires patience and adjustments.