Plant Care White Morning-Glory

White Morning-Glory

About White Morning-Glory

White 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.

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

⚠️ White Morning-Glory is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Taxonomy

Ipomoea lacunosa
Ipomoea
Convolvulaceae
Solanales

Also known as

pitted morningglory, white morningglory, white-star, whitestar, White Morning Glory, Pitted Morning Glory, White Star and Whitestar Potato

How to care for White Morning-Glory

💦 Water

How often to water your White Morning-Glory

Water needs for White Morning-Glory
0.5 cups
every 9

White 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 White Morning-Glory

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for White Morning-Glory in your home

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

White 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.

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

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize White Morning-Glory

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for White 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 White Morning-Glory after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

White 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.

White Morning-Glory Water Frequency →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

White 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 🏡.

White Morning-Glory Light Requirements →

White Morning-Glory Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

White Morning-Glory is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. White Morning-Glory is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


💨 Humidity

White Morning-Glory doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

White Morning-Glory Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

White 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 Pots for White Morning-Glory →

When and How to Successfully Repot White Morning-Glory →

What Are Healthy White Morning-Glory Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

White 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.


🌎 Native Region

White Morning-Glory is native to Worldwide.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

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

White Morning-Glory Lifecycle →

White Morning-Glory Size Guide →

How and When to Prune White Morning-Glory →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 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 White 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 White Morning-Glory

White Morning-Glory

White 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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