IPOMOEA DESCRIPTION
Ipomoea or morning glory is a
popular climbing plant, they are annuals in colder regions and perennials in
warmer regions. The plant produces colorful funnel-shaped flowers that bloom
from summer to fall. Morning Glory grows best in a warm climate and can reach a
height of 10 feet in a few months. It is a vine-flowering plant that needs
support such as a rope, or a creeper net. Ipomoea is a low-maintenance plant
that anyone can easily grow from seed. Buy the best quality Ipomoea Morning
Glory Purpurea Mix Seeds Online at the best price from www.storeflix.in and add colors to your garden.
About
this item
- Number of Ipomoea Morning Glory Purpurea Mix Seeds: 30
Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Best Sowing Season: Early Spring to summer (February to
May)
- Sowing method: Direct or seedling transplant
- Germination temperature: 18-30°C
- Germination time: 5-21 days
- Flowering season: Summer to Fall
What
size grow bag is best for Ipomoea?
Morning
Glory Growing Season In India
Ipomoea prefers warm weather to
thrive, however, they can tolerate cool temperatures but do not grow well. You
can sow ipomoea seeds from early spring to summer (February to May).
How
To Grow Morning Glory From Seeds
Sow morning glory seeds directly or
by the seedling transplant method. Start sowing the seeds when the temperature
is around 18-30°C. To plant ipomoea, you need a pot or grow bag at
least 12-15 inches wide and 15 inches deep.
Ipomoea
Purpurea Seeds Sowing Method
Take a seedling tray
or small pot, fill them with potting soil mix, and sow 1-2 morning glory seeds per cell at a depth of
about 1/4 inch in the potting soil. Water the potting mix gently through a watering can.
Keep the seedling tray in a bright place out of direct sunlight. Morning glory
seeds take 5-21 days to germinate.
Transplant the seedlings to an
individual pot when seedlings are 4-5 inches tall. For healthy growth, plant
only 1-2 seedlings in a pot. But don’t forget to harden off the seedling before
transplanting.
Fertilizer
For Morning Glory Plant
To encourage more blooms, add an
organic fertilizer such as vermicompost,
and cow manure to the morning glory plant every 20-30 days.
Morning
Glory Flower Plant Care Tips
Soil – Use moist but well-draining soil, although morning glory can
grow in any type of soil.
Water – Ipomoea needs moderate water, you need to keep the soil
moist and water regularly, especially during dry periods.
Sunlight – Morning glory needs direct sunlight that should be at least
6-8 hours.
Temperature – Morning glory grows best in temperatures between 21-32°C.
Common pests and diseases – Morning glory is not infested with pests and diseases but
sometimes fungal diseases such as leaf spot and stem rot affect the plant.
Ipomoea
Flowering Time
Morning Glory blooms from summer to
autumn (April to November) and takes just 2-3 months from sowing to flowering.
Ipomoea
Plants Special Feature
- Common name – Morning glory, common morning glory
- Scientific name – Ipomoea purpurea
- Height – 6 to 10 feet
- Level of growing – Easy
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