Water
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings, especially during hot weather. Reduce watering in cooler months to prevent root rot.
Also known as Blue Morning-Glory · Campanita · Ivy Morning-Glory
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Whiteedge Morning-Glory (Ipomoea nil) is a vigorous, vining annual producing large, trumpet-shaped flowers with white edges and a central purple throat.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained, fertile soil
50% intensity
Warm Conditions
75% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-27°C. Protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate Feeding
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 2/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 2/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Contains toxic compounds, particularly in seeds.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings, especially during hot weather. Reduce watering in cooler months to prevent root rot.
Prune to control size and shape, and to encourage bushier growth and more blooms. Remove dead, faded, or damaged stems. Lightly pinch back growing tips in early spring to promote branching.
Hard pruning can be done in late winter or early spring.
Easily propagated from seeds sown directly outdoors after the last frost or started indoors 4-6 weeks prior.
Scarify the seeds by nicking the seed coat or soaking them in warm water overnight to improve germination rates. Cuttings can also be taken in summer.
Repot young plants annually in spring into slightly larger containers. Mature plants may only need repotting every 2-3 years. Use a well-draining potting mix. Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage holes.
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Where Whiteedge Morning-Glory (Ipomoea nil) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | Ipomoea |
| Species | Ipomoea nil |
Similar in genus Ipomoea
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