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Ipomoea orizabensis (Ipomoea orizabensis)

Ipomoea orizabensis is a climbing vine native to Mexico, known for its attractive foliage and occasional use in traditional medicine. It thrives in warm climates and requires support for its twining stems.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

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

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 20-28 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.

Water

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Soil

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

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 20-28 °C.

Protect from frost; can be grown indoors in cooler climates.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Reduce feeding in fall and winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Foliage, Medicinal

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-5 m

Spread

3-5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None in tropical climates, may go dormant in cooler regions

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

3-4 cm

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Synonyms
Convolvulus orizabensis G.Pelletan
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSolanales
  • familyConvolvulaceae
  • genusIpomoea
  • speciesIpomoea orizabensis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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