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Beach Moonflower (Ipomoea violacea)

Ipomoea violacea is a vigorous vine with large, fragrant white flowers that open at night. It thrives in warm climates and is often grown as an annual.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best flowering.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers sandy loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

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 during hot, dry weather.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers sandy loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range is 20-30°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, Pot, Hanging

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-6 m

Spread

3-6 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None in tropical climates, may die back in cooler regions

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

10-15 cm

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Synonyms
Calonyction comorensis Bojer ex Desjardins
Calonyction grandiflorum (Jacq.) Choisy
Calonyction jacquinii G.Don
Calonyction macranthum (Schult.) Lem.
Calonyction muticum Decne.
Calonyction tuba (Schltdl.) Colla
Convolvulus grandiflorus Jacq.
Convolvulus longiflorus Spreng.
Convolvulus muticus (Decne.) Steud.
Convolvulus tuba Schltdl.
Ipomoea browniana F.Dietr.
Ipomoea glaberrima Bojer ex Bouton
Ipomoea tuba (Schltdl.) G.Don
Pharbitis violacea (L.) Bojer
Tereietra violacea Raf.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSolanales
  • familyConvolvulaceae
  • genusIpomoea
  • speciesIpomoea violacea
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Edible

No

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