Ipomoea sagittifolia is a species of morning glory in the genus Ipomoea. It is native to Africa, India, the Malay Archipelago, and Australia. It was erroneously reported to occur in Taiwan.
Water spinach has moderate resistance to disease but can be prone to illnesses such as leaf spot. Its susceptibility to insect pests varies with the variety, though most varieties have low pest resistance. For care, water spinach needs consistent watering and fertilizing, and frequent removal of yellowing leaves. It is important to address pests and diseases as they appear and to harvest the plant promptly. Water spinach is suitable for people who can commit some time and effort to regular care.
How to keep Ipomoea Sagittifolia.
Light
Water spinach thrives in an area that receives ample sunlight for the majority of the day, a necessity that is based on its native environment where it is subject to extensive light. However, it's capable of surviving without sunlight, although that may impact its overall well-being. Too much or too little light can result in restricted growth and changes in leaf color.
Temperature
Water spinach is native to regions with temperatures that vary between 68 and 100 °F (20 to 38 ℃). It flourishes within this temperature spectrum. If the temperature notably decreases or increases, alter the adjacent environment to stay within its liked range.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb, Vine
- Life Cycle
- Perennial, Annual
- Genus
- Ipomoea
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 2-11
- Mature Height
- 15 cm to 30 cm
- Mature Spread
- 76 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Blue
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 5.08 cm to 7.62 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring
- Harvest Time
- Summer, Early fall
- Native Area
- Sri Lanka, Djibouti, Burkina Faso, India, Malaysia, Angola, Namibia, Madagascar, Eritrea, Pakistan, Nigeria, Yemen, Fiji, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mali, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, Indonesia, Cambodia, Cameroon, Mozambique, Ghana, Ethiopia, Botswana, Congo, Central African Republic, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Sudan, Mauritania, Laos, Bangladesh, Guinea, Chad, China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Togo, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Thailand, Gabon
