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Ipomoea squamosa (Ipomoea squamosa)

Ipomoea squamosa is a vigorous vine native to tropical America, known for its large, showy flowers and rapid growth.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers loamy or sandy loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

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 for best flowering.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in cooler periods.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers loamy or sandy loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range is 18-25 °C. Protect from frost.

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

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 go dormant in cooler regions

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

10-15 cm

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Synonyms
Convolvulus mattogrossensis Kuntze
Ipomoea callida House
Ipomoea mattogrossensis (Kuntze) K.Schum.
Ipomoea morelii Duchass. & Walp.
Ipomoea trinitensis Urb.
Ipomoea vestalii Standl.
Ipomoea wilsonii House
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSolanales
  • familyConvolvulaceae
  • genusIpomoea
  • speciesIpomoea squamosa
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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