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Grannyvine (Ipomoea tricolor)

Ipomoea tricolor is a fast-growing vine prized for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers that open in the morning.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.

Water

Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-25 °C.

Avoid frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.

Avoid excessive nitrogen.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot, Hanging

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

3-5 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None (dies back in frost)

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

5-8 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

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Synonyms
Convolvulus rubrocaeruleus (Hook.) D.Dietr.
Convolvulus venustus Spreng.
Ipomoea rubrocaerulea Hook.
Pharbitis rubrocaerulea (Hook.) Planch.
Pharbitis tricolor (Cav.) Chitt.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSolanales
  • familyConvolvulaceae
  • genusIpomoea
  • speciesIpomoea tricolor
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Edible

No

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