Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering in cooler months or when the plant is dormant, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent root rot.
Also known as Mexican Morning Glory · Mexican Morningglory · Red Morning Glory
Redstar (Ipomoea coccinea) is a vigorous annual vine producing vibrant scarlet, star-shaped flowers that attract pollinators and add striking color to gardens.
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 and growth.
Regular watering
75% intensity
Maintain consistent soil moisture, allowing the top inch to dry between waterings. Avoid soggy conditions.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost; it is sensitive to cold.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate feeding
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering in cooler months or when the plant is dormant, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent root rot.
Prune lightly to remove dead or spent flowers and to shape the plant. Pinch back young plants to encourage bushier growth.
Hard pruning can be done in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges to manage size and vigor.
Easily propagated from seeds sown directly outdoors after the last frost or started indoors a few weeks prior. Cuttings can also be taken from healthy stems in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil or water.
Young plants may need repotting annually in spring to accommodate their rapid growth. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when root-bound.
Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that is slightly larger than the previous one.
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Where Redstar (Ipomoea coccinea) 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 coccinea |
Similar in genus Ipomoea
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