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Whiteedge Morning-Glory (Ipomoea nil)

Whiteedge Morning-Glory (Ipomoea nil) is a vigorous annual vine with heart-shaped leaves and trumpet-shaped, pure white flowers that open in the morning and close in the

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Sunlight

High

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil

Temperature

Moderate

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

High

Prefers full sun for best flowering, at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist, allowing top inch to dry between waterings.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil

Temperature

Moderate

Thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 18-29°C. Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Moderate

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annual

Plant Height

3 to 6 m

Spread

1 to 3 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Ovate to broadly ovate

Flower Size

5 to 8 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Convolvulus caeruleus (Roxb. ex Ker-Gawl.) Spreng.
Convolvulus coelestis G.Forst.
Convolvulus dillenii Desr.
Convolvulus hederaceus L.
Convolvulus lindleyi Steud.
Convolvulus nil L.
Convolvulus peruvianus Spreng.
Convolvulus scaber Colla
Convolvulus variifolius Steud.
Ipomoea bicolor Lam.
Ipomoea caerulea Roxb. ex Ker-Gawl.
Ipomoea caerulescens Roxb.
Ipomoea cuspidata Ruiz & Pav.
Ipomoea dillenii (Desr.) Roem. & Schult.
Ipomoea githaginea Hochst. ex A.Rich.
Ipomoea limbata (Lindl.) Voss
Ipomoea scabra Forssk.
Ipomoea trichocalyx Steud.
Ipomoea vaniotiana H.Lév.
Pharbitis albomarginata Lindl. ex Meisn.
Pharbitis caerulea (Roxb. ex Ker-Gawl.) G.Don ex Sweet
Pharbitis caerulescens (Roxb.) Sweet
Pharbitis cuspidata (Ruiz & Pav.) G.Don
Pharbitis dillenii (Desr.) G.Don
Pharbitis forsskaolii G.Don
Pharbitis limbata Lindl.
Pharbitis nil (L.) Choisy
Pharbitis purshii G.Don
Pharbitis scabra (Colla) G.Don
Pharbitis speciosa Choisy
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSolanales
  • familyConvolvulaceae
  • genusIpomoea
  • speciesIpomoea nil
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Edible

No

Contains toxic compounds, particularly in seeds. Can cause hallucinations, digestive upset, and liver damage.

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