Mile a Minute Vine (Ipomoea cairica)
Mile a Minute Vine (Ipomoea cairica) is a fast-growing vine with palmately lobed leaves and large, funnel-shaped flowers blooming in summer.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for abundant flowering.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed monthly during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun for abundant flowering.
Tolerates partial shade, but flowering may be reduced.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Water more frequently during hot, dry periods.
Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types.
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Ideal range is 18-25°C. Protect from frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed monthly during the growing season.
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Vine
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot, Hanging
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
5-10 m
Spread
5-10 m
Growth Rate
Very fast
Dormancy
None in tropical climates, may go dormant in cooler regions
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Palmate
Flower Size
5-7 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderSolanales
- familyConvolvulaceae
- genusIpomoea
- speciesIpomoea cairica
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No