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Ginger-Leaf Morning-Glory (Ipomoea asarifolia)

Ipomoea asarifolia, the Ginger-Leaf Morning-Glory, is a vigorous vine with attractive foliage and trumpet-shaped flowers, often used as a groundcover.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Warm

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Warm

Ideal growing range is 18-27 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Moderate

Feed every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine, Creeper

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Hanging, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

2-5 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None in tropical climates, may go dormant in cooler regions

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

5-7 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

70000

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Synonyms
Amphione asarifolia (Desr.) Raf.
Convolvulus asarifolius Desr.
Convolvulus beladambu (Schult.) Spreng.
Convolvulus flagelliformis Roxb.
Convolvulus rugosus Rottler
Ipomoea crassifolia Cav.
Ipomoea flagelliformis (Roxb.) Steud.
Ipomoea grisebachii Prain
Ipomoea repens Lam.
Ipomoea rugosa (Rottler) Choisy
Ipomoea urbica Choisy
Ipomoea vogelii Baker
Ipomoea yetira D.Parodi
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSolanales
  • familyConvolvulaceae
  • genusIpomoea
  • speciesIpomoea asarifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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