Ipomoea tricolor aka Heavenly Blue Morning Glory
Taxonomy
Common names
Heavenly Blue Morning Glory, Morning Glory, Pearly GatesHow to care for Heavenly Blue Morning Glory
Difficulty
If you're looking for a plant that offers a moderate level of challenge, Heavenly Blue Morning Glory is a great choice to test your gardening skills.
Water
Heavenly Blue Morning Glory should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Soil
Heavenly Blue Morning Glory loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.
Lighting
Heavenly Blue Morning Glory requires abundant, bright, and direct light to thrive. The best placement for this plant is within one foot of a window to ensure it receives enough light. If you live in an area with more extreme weather, such as hot summers or cold winters, you may need to adjust the placement of the plant accordingly. During hot summer months, it is important to place the plant away from full sun, as this can cause the leaves to yellow or burn. During cold winter months, it is best to move the plant closer to the window to take advantage of the extra light that can help it survive. By keeping an eye on the current weather in your area, you can make sure your Morning Glory is always in the right place to thrive.
Dormancy
During the cold period, it is common for Heavenly Blue Morning Glory to go dormant, resulting in a slowdown of growth. To accommodate this, waterings should be spaced out more.
Toxicity
Heavenly Blue Morning Glory is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.
Humidity
The Heavenly Blue Morning Glory does not need extra humidity. Plants primarily absorb water through their root system, making soil watering the best way to provide humidity to your plants.
Region of origin
Heavenly Blue Morning Glory’s native range is Worldwide.
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