Bayhops
Ipomoea pes-caprae
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Ipomoea
- Species:
- Ipomoea pes-caprae
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec
- Bloom Colors:
- Red
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Navassa Island, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Palau, South Carolina, Texas, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in coastal dunes
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: For seeds, soak for 1 to 3 days in water 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.
Establishment: Seedlings will be ready to up-pot from trays when they have at least 2 sets of mature leaves. For cuttings, roots will begin to develop as early as a couple weeks. The success rate for cuttings is usually not 100% but more like 75-80% and so using a few strands per pot increases the likelihood that at least 1 strand per pot will be successful.
Source: npn.rngr.net