Morning glories - Ipomoea (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Morning glories

Also known as: Water convolvuluses, Moonflowers

Morning glories are known colloquially by many different names, including morning glory, water convolvulus or kangkung, sweet potato, bindweed, or moonflower. Morning glory is a name used for many kinds of climbing vines, and it can be hard to tell them apart. They generally produce large, bright flowers, and have been cultivated in many different ways as an ornamental plant.

Scientific classification

Genus

Morning glories (Ipomoea)

Family

Morning-glory

Order

Nightshades, bindweeds, gooseweeds, and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Annual

Lifespan

Vine

Plant Type

4 m

Plant Height

1 m

Spread

2.5 cm to 8 cm

Flower Size

Rapid

Growth Rate

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Toxicity

Morning glories is moderately to severely poisonous to cats and dogs, especially the seeds, which contain harmful alkaloids. Symptoms range from vomiting, diarrhea, and confusion, to tremors, hallucinations, and liver failure. Medical attention is often required in case of poisoning from ingestion of any parts of the plant.

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Quickly Identify Morning glories

Trumpet-shaped flowers in pink, lavender, purple, or blue, measuring 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) wide.

Heart-shaped leaves, 3-6 inches (7.5-15 cm) long, smooth textured, with prominent veins.

Twining stem, green to reddish, 0.1-0.4 inches (2.5-10 mm) thick, with limited branching.

Fruit as dry capsules, globular to ovate, 0.5-1 inch (1.3-2.5 cm) in diameter.

Flowers have fused petals forming tubular structure, in blue, purple, red, pink, or white.

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Care Guide for Morning glories

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Morning glories thrives in tropical conditions with consistent moisture and high humidity. Water weekly to ensure lush growth, though it can tolerate short dry spells. This outdoor plant enjoys full sun and flowers abundantly during the growing season, requiring careful soil moisture monitoring.

Propagation: To propagate morning glories, soak seeds for 24 hours after nicking or filing the hard seed coat. Sow 0.6 cm (0.25 inches) deep in moist, well-draining soil, and place in a warm, sunny spot. Keep the soil damp and thin seedlings to prevent overcrowding.

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