The Ipomoea platensis is commonly known as the Morning Glory plant. The morning glory plant is a native of the Convolvulaceae family, a perennial succulent growing like a vine. The caudex grows up to 2 feet while the vine spreads to about 12 feet. The morning glories plant can be grown as a bonsai houseplant. Native to Argentina, Brazil South, Paraguay, & Uruguay, this flowering plant bears pink or lavender bell-shaped flowers during the blooming season, late summer to early fall. It is winter dormant and grows at a fast pace. The morning glories plant prefers full sun to partial shade for the best growth. Get your version of the morning glory plant for sale from Planet Desert.Growth RateThe morning glory family plants have fast growth rates.FloweringFrom late summer until early fall, during the blooming season, the plant morning glory flowers into bell-shaped pink or lavender blooms.Watering and FeedingMorning glory climbing plants require frequent watering so that it is primarily moist. During the dormant season, the frequency can be decreased to once a week.SoilThe soil for morning glory plants in pots should be well-drained. HardinessWhen planting morning glory in pots, remember that it grows well in the hardiness zone of 10a. It is slightly frost-hardy. The temperature range is 30 °F to 35 °F ( -1.1 °C to 1.7 °C).LightWhen planting morning glory, ensure that it receives full sun to partial shade. PropagationMorning glory potted plants can be propagated by cuttings or seeds.Did you know that the morning glory plant gets its name from Rio de la Plata, an estuary formed by the Parana River and Uruguay River? Buy morning glory plant online from the best succulent shop Planet Desert!
