Oceanblue Morning-Glory
Ipomoea indica
Gabriel Collares
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Ipomoea
- Species:
- Ipomoea indica
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, purple
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Pink-spotted hawk moth (Agrius cingulata)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in nutrient-rich environments
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: For seeds: Soak for 1 to 3 days before sowing. For cuttings: Cut plants into desired lengths, at least 3 nodes per strand (6-8 inches in length). Place about 3 strands in each pot. Rooting hormone may be used for certain species while other species do not need it.
Establishment: The plant is indigenous to Hawai'i and common in low elevation, dry, often disturbed areas, usually below 150-1,250 m elevation. It was not seen on Midway Atoll during the 1999 botanical inventory but may return with winter rains. It is abundant on Lisianski. Seeds and cuttings can be collected from populations there.
Source: npn.rngr.net