Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. Reduce watering during winter dormancy if applicable.
Also known as Hairy Morning Glory · Hairy Woodrose
Distimake aegyptius, the Egyptian Woodrose, is a vigorous climbing vine with large, funnel-shaped flowers that open in the morning and close by afternoon.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun for best flowering, tolerates partial shade.
90% intensity
Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
70% intensity
Reduce watering in cooler months.
Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
50% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-25 °C.
80% intensity
Protect from frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
60% intensity
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. Reduce watering during winter dormancy if applicable.
Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and remove any dead or overgrown stems. Pinch back young shoots to encourage bushier growth and more blooms. Remove spent flowers to prevent seed formation.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in spring or from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Seeds may require scarification or soaking to improve germination rates. Cuttings root well in moist, well-draining medium.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Egyptian Woodrose (Distimake aegyptius)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | Distimake |
| Species | Distimake aegyptius |
Similar in genus Distimake
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
