Ipomoea staphylina — an easy houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Ipomoea staphylina

Ipomoea Staphylina

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A note from PlantMom

Malabar bindweed is resistant to disease and is usually not susceptible to illnesses. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs little watering, and larger plants generally do not need pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they finish blooming. Malabar bindweedt is appropriate for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand extensive care experience.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Ipomoea Staphylina.

Light

The malabar bindweed flourishes when it receives abundant sunlight during the entire day, even though it can survive with sporadic shade. The plant's preference for sunlight is evident from its origins in sunny environments. Lack of adequate light can deter its growth, yet its ability to withstand strong sunshine safeguards it from sunscorch.

Temperature

The malabar bindweed, which is indigenous to hot climates, thrives best at temperatures spanning 68 to 100 °F (20 to 38 ℃). To optimize its growth, it could be necessary to make seasonal adjustments to the temperature, thereby making sure the environment in which the plant is growing consistently remains within this temperature range.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Vine
Life Cycle
Annual, Perennial
Hardiness Zone
11
Mature Height
2.13 m
Mature Spread
0.91 m to 2.13 m
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, White
Flower Size
7.62 cm to 10.16 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Summer, Early fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Fall
Native Area
Sri Lanka, Somalia, India, Malaysia, Angola, Madagascar, Nigeria, Yemen, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Benin, Sierra Leone, Indonesia, Cambodia, Equatorial Guinea, Liberia, Mozambique, Cameroon, Ghana, Ethiopia, Congo, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Sudan, Philippines, Laos, Bangladesh, Guinea, Chad, China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Togo, Senegal, Eswatini, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Congo (DRC), Thailand, Gabon
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Ipomoea staphylina flower
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Ipomoea staphylina flower
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Ipomoea staphylina leaf
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Ipomoea staphylina leaf
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Ipomoea staphylina habit
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Ipomoea staphylina bark
PLATE 06 · bark
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