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Ipomoea tricolor (Morning Glory) is a high valued ornamental plant.

• Ipomoea (Morning Glory) are one of the fast-growing annual vines that are very well known for its heart-shaped leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers of purple-blue colour. They have one distinct characteristic too, that their flowers would usually reveal its white throats during morning season only and close during afternoon. This is the reason for their name, “Morning Glory”. Blossoms generally start from early Summer to early fall. Native originated to Central America and Mexico, these vines, Ipomoea tricolor (Morning Glory) are easy to care for, pest or disease resistant and attract butterflies and hummingbirds. With a range of flower colours, of blue, magenta, red, pink or white, and easy nature with ability to grow 180 – 300cm tall, will make these plants perfect for ground cover, hanging baskets or Mediterranean gardens. They could also be easily pruned during spring making them relevant for outdoor gardening or patios.

Ipomoea tricolor (Morning Glory) got some healthy benefits too.

• Their flowers have been known for treating stomach-ache, handling stress issues, relieving cough. They also act as an antibacterial agent, reduces swelling, boost brainpower, and have been known to be beneficial for skin smoothing. 

Easy to care plant.

• Ipomoea tricolor (Morning Glory) could grow well in both light conditions, that are either full sunlight and even in partial shade. Water them enough to keep soil moist, but not wet. The soil on which these plants are supposed to be planted must be well-drained, sandy and loamy. Ideal temperature to ensure their healthy growth is 20 – 35 degree Celsius. In terms of feeding, use organic fertilizers.

It’s not a Pet-friendly plant.

• It’s a Toxic plant that when consumed may cause vomiting and when ingested in large amounts, could lead to hallucinations. Therefore, it’s not safe to plant these plants nearby your children or pets.

Prompt Plant Delivery.

• Plants World is an exclusive plant shop among Dubai garden centres, that will get your plant delivery to your door steps with free plastic pots for plants. Ipomoea tricolor (Morning Glory) could also be presented as eco-friendly gifts or green giftings to any enthusiastic green thumb individuals.