Ipomoea jalapa
Care, watering, light and tips for Ipomoea jalapa 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 Ipomoea jalapa
Ipomoea jalapa, known as Aguinaldo chamiso in Cuba, is a perennial herbaceous climbing plant, prized for its attractive trumpet-shaped flowers that typically open at dusk and close at dawn. Its slender, twining stems and vibrant green leaves make it ideal for covering pergolas, fences, or as a hanging plant in pots, adding a tropical and vibrant touch to the garden or balcony.
Native range
Mexico and Central America
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure for abundant flowering, although it tolerates partial shade in very hot climates. Watering should be regular, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged, especially during its flowering period. It prefers well-drained soils rich in organic matter. Avoid prolonged drought, as it can negatively affect the plant's flowering and development.
How to save a dying Ipomoea jalapa
- Warning signs
- Yellow, drooping, wilting leaves or spots. No flowering.
- First aid
- Check soil moisture. If dry, water deeply. If waterlogged, aerate and reduce watering.
- What kills it
- Over or underwatering. Insufficient direct light. Poor or compact soil.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! It's resilient. Act quickly with proper watering and sun.