Ipomoea setosa, the Brazilian morning-glory, is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae. Its range is larger than its common name suggests and is native to Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela, and has been introduced to China, and the United States.
Whiteedge morning glory shows good resistance to disease and is generally not prone to illnesses. Still, it can be affected by pests and diseases found in its environment, though these problems are usually mild. Care-wise, the plant is medium maintenance. It should be pruned regularly to keep a neat appearance and encourage healthy growth. Fertilizing can also help stimulate flowering. This morning glory is suitable for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or patio, and does not require extensive care experience. It may need more attention if grown indoors.
How to keep Ipomoea Setosa.
Light
Whiteedge morning glory grows best when it receives direct sunlight for most of the day. Its native environment contains abundant light. It can tolerate some filtered sunlight, but growth may be less vigorous. Both too much and too little light can weaken the plant and reduce flowering.
Temperature
Whiteedge morning glory is native to areas with temperatures between 68 and 105.8 °F (20 to 41 ℃). It does best in warm conditions. To promote optimal growth year-round, it is essential to control the surrounding temperature according to seasonal changes.
Fertilizer
When most of Whiteedge morning glory's blooms have opened to full size, resume fertilizing. Around the time of peak bloom production, start fertilizing again once every three to four weeks, weather permitting. Then, after the plant begins producing fewer new blooms, stop fertilizing; there is no need to fertilize when it can no longer produce additional blooms.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb, Vine
- Life Cycle
- Annual, Biennial, Perennial
- Genus
- Ipomoea
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-13
- Mature Height
- 0.61 m to 1.22 m
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Yellow, White, Red
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- Blue, Purple, Pink, White
- Flower Size
- 2.54 cm to 5.08 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
- Native Area
- Belize, Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, Panama, Jamaica, Uruguay, Colombia, Bahamas, Cuba, Paraguay, Argentina, Haiti, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Suriname, Costa Rica
Other names.
