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Littlebell (Ipomoea triloba)

Ipomoea triloba, commonly known as Littlebell, is a fast-growing annual vine with small, bell-shaped flowers, often found in disturbed areas and spreading rapidly.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best flowering.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best flowering.

Tolerates partial shade.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water more frequently in hot, dry weather.

Soil

Well-draining soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range 18-27°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

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, Hanging

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

1-3 m

Spread

1-3 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Convolvulus ipomoea Vell.
Convolvulus mariannensis (Choisy) Gaudich. ex Saff.
Convolvulus sloanei Spreng.
Convolvulus trilobus (L.) Desr.
Ipomoea eustachiana Jacq.
Ipomoea galapagensis Andersson
Ipomoea hirta M.Martens & Galeotti
Ipomoea krugii Urb.
Ipomoea laxiflora H.J.Chowdhery & Debta
Ipomoea mariannensis Choisy
Ipomoea parviflora Vahl
Ipomoea webbii Cout.
Quamoclit eustachiana (Jacq.) G.Don
Quamoclit triloba (L.) G.Don
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSolanales
  • familyConvolvulaceae
  • genusIpomoea
  • speciesIpomoea triloba
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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