Oceanblue Morning-Glory
Ipomoea indica
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Cayman Is., Central American Pacific Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guam, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Palau, Panamá, Paraguay, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, United States, Uruguay, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Alvesgaspar
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Ipomoea
- Species:
- Ipomoea indica
- USDA Symbol:
- IPIN
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, purple, pink
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification or soaking seeds in warm water for 24 hours improves germination. Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures (70-85°F).
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
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