How much sunlight does my Bigroot Morning Glory need?

Bigroot 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 🏡.

Is Bigroot Morning Glory toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Bigroot Morning Glory is not safe to consume . 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

How much humidity does Bigroot Morning Glory like?

Bigroot 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.

What type of soil should I use for my Bigroot Morning Glory?

Bigroot 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!

Should I fertilize my Bigroot Morning Glory?

Bigroot 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.

Which region is Bigroot Morning Glory native to?

Bigroot Morning Glory is native to Worldwide .

What is the growth pattern for Bigroot Morning Glory?

Bigroot Morning Glory is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

Can Bigroot Morning Glory be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Bigroot Morning Glory can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Bigroot Morning Glory?

The seeds of Bigroot Morning Glory can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

Bigroot Morning Glory

Q: Is Bigroot Morning Glory easy to care for?

Bigroot Morning Glory is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Bigroot Morning Glory?

Bigroot 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.

Also known as

man of the earth, wild potato vine, manroot, wild sweet potato and wild rhubarb

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ipomoea pandurata

Genus

Ipomoea

Family

Convolvulaceae

Order

Solanales

How to care for Bigroot Morning Glory

Water

How often to water your Bigroot Morning Glory

Bigroot 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Bigroot Morning Glory in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Bigroot Morning Glory: 1ft from a window

Bigroot 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.

Bigroot Morning Glory does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Bigroot Morning Glory

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Bigroot Morning Glory is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

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Soil

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