Plant Care Dwarf Morning-Glory

Dwarf Morning-Glory

About Dwarf Morning-Glory

Dwarf Morning-Glory is a popular houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Dwarf Morning-Glory likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.

Dwarf Morning-Glory belongs to the Evolvulus genus, and is native to the tropics and subtropics.

Taxonomy

Evolvulus alsinoides
Evolvulus
Convolvulaceae
Solanales

Also known as

dwarf morning-glory and slender dwarf morning-glory

How to care for Dwarf Morning-Glory

💦 Water

How often to water your Dwarf Morning-Glory

Water needs for Dwarf Morning-Glory
0.5 cups
every 9

Dwarf Morning-Glory needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Dwarf Morning-Glory

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Dwarf Morning-Glory in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Dwarf Morning-Glory: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Dwarf Morning-Glory love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Dwarf Morning-Glory does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dwarf Morning-Glory in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Dwarf Morning-Glory

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Dwarf Morning-Glory: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dwarf Morning-Glory after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Dwarf Morning-Glory prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Dwarf Morning-Glory Water Frequency →

Dwarf Morning-Glory Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Dwarf Morning-Glory requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Dwarf Morning-Glory Light Requirements →

Dwarf Morning-Glory Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Dwarf Morning-Glory is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Dwarf Morning-Glory does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Dwarf Morning-Glory →

When and How to Successfully Repot Dwarf Morning-Glory →


💩 Fertilizer

Dwarf Morning-Glory is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Dwarf Morning-Glory →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Dwarf Morning-Glory grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Dwarf Morning-Glory →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Dwarf Morning-Glory can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Dwarf Morning-Glory Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Dwarf Morning-Glory, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Dwarf Morning-Glory

Dwarf Morning-Glory

Dwarf Morning-Glory


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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