Ipomea creeper
Type:
Herbaceous, perennial plant
Plant Profile
Botanical Name:
Ipomoea
Common Name:
Messina creeper, Cairo morning glory, coast morning glory
Description
A hairless, slim climber with bulbous roots and lignescented base, its leaves are stalked with 2 to 6 cm long petioles.
How to Care
Watering
In dry weather, water every day making sure to keep the soil moist . In wet and cold weather thrice a week. Advised to use Aquaguard water to avoid a residue buildup of white spots on the leaves
Temperature & Humidity
The plant does well not only at room temperature but also in a warm environment . Spritz with water once a day to maintain humidity in warm weather
Sunlight
Bright, indirect sunlight
Feeding / Fertilizer requirement
Apply organic feed like vermicompost, all-purpose plant food once in 15 days if using synthetic fertilizer like NPK. Foliar spray once a week.
Re-potting frequency
Once in a 1- 2 years or when the plant doubles in size
Pest / Diseases
Reasonably pest resistant. Stagnation of water on leaves leads to bacterial infections. Prone to Root rot , Aphids And Mealybugs . Use of Neem Oil is advised .
Propagation
Propagation is from seeds or stem cuttings.
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