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Ipomoea muricata (Ipomoea muricata)

Ipomoea muricata is a vigorous climbing vine with attractive, star-shaped flowers and spiny seed pods. It is a fast-growing annual or short-lived perennial.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for abundant blooms.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers loamy or sandy loam.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for abundant blooms.

Tolerates partial shade.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.

Water more frequently during hot, dry weather.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers loamy or sandy loam.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range is 18-25°C. Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-6 m

Spread

1-3 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None in tropical climates, dies back in cooler climates

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

3-5 cm

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Synonyms
Bonanox muricata (L.) Raf.
Calonyction longiflorum Hassk.
Calonyction muricatum (L.) G.Don
Calonyction pseudomuricatum (Bernh. ex Link) G.Don
Cantua tuberosa Roem. & Schult.
Convolvulus colubrinus Blanco
Convolvulus muricatus L.
Convolvulus petiolaris Kunth
Ipomoea calderonii Standl.
Ipomoea kirkiana Britten
Ipomoea petiolaris (Kunth) G.Don
Ipomoea pseudomuricata Bernh. ex Link
Ipomoea spinulosa Brandegee
Ipomoea tubiflora Hook.f.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSolanales
  • familyConvolvulaceae
  • genusIpomoea
  • speciesIpomoea muricata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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