How to Care for Ipomoea nil (Japanese morning glory)

Korean name: 나팔꽃

The morning glory is an annual climbing plant with heart-shaped leaves and trumpet-shaped, brightly colored flowers. It grows rapidly in summer forming large vines. It thrives in full sunlight and is easy to care for with proper management.

Key facts

• Category: Wildflower & native plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: East Asia
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Flower meaning: Whisper of love
• Traits: climbing plant, summer flower, easy to grow, fast growth
• Also known as: Japanese morning glory, Morning glory

Care Guide

• Light: Needs ample direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Thrives in average humidity.
• Temperature: 18~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer about once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Ipomoea nil?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Ipomoea nil?

It likes Needs ample direct sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained soil..

Is Ipomoea nil safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Ipomoea nil good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~30°C. Humidity: Thrives in average humidity.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer about once a month during the growing season..