How to grow and care for Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth, Purple morning-glory 'Star of Yelta'
Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth
How often should I water?
check Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Solanales, Family: Convolvulaceae, Genus: Ipomoea, Species: Ipomoea purpurea
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual, Biennial, Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 2 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | Ipomoea |
| Species | Ipomoea purpurea |
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