Plant Care Mexican Morning Glory

Mexican Morning Glory

Also known as

Mexican morning glory and Morning glory

Taxonomy

Ipomoea tricolor
Ipomoea
Convolvulaceae
Solanales

How to care for Mexican Morning Glory

💦 Water

How often to water your Mexican Morning Glory

Water needs for Mexican Morning Glory
0.5 cups
every 9

Mexican 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 Mexican Morning Glory

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Mexican Morning Glory in your home

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

Mexican 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.

Mexican Morning Glory does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Mexican Morning Glory

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Mexican Morning Glory can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Mexican Morning Glory →

Common Mexican Morning Glory Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Mexican 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.

Mexican Morning Glory Water Frequency →

Mexican Morning Glory Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Mexican 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 🏡.

Mexican Morning Glory Light Requirements →

Mexican Morning Glory Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Mexican 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. Mexican Morning Glory is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


💨 Humidity

Mexican 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.

Mexican Morning Glory Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Mexican 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 Mexican Morning Glory →

When and How to Successfully Repot Mexican Morning Glory →


💩 Fertilizer

Mexican 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 Mexican Morning Glory →


🌎 Native Region

Mexican Morning Glory is native to Worldwide.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Mexican 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.

How and When to Prune Mexican Morning Glory →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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

Mexican Morning Glory Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Mexican 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.

How to Propagate Mexican Morning Glory →


🍂 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 Mexican 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 Mexican Morning Glory

Mexican Morning Glory

Mexican 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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