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Obscure Morning-Glory (Ipomoea obscura)

Ipomoea obscura, the Obscure Morning-Glory, is a fast-growing vine with pale yellow to white flowers that bloom in the morning and close by afternoon.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

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

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun.

At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water regularly, especially during dry spells.

Soil

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

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range 18-25°C; avoid frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot, Hanging

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

3-6 m

Spread

3-6 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Convolvulus curassavicus (Balb. ex Roem. & Schult.) Colla
Convolvulus gonatodes Steud. ex A.Rich.
Convolvulus insuavis (Blume) D.Dietr.
Convolvulus obscurus L.
Convolvulus ocularis (Bartl.) Endl.
Convolvulus pilifer Steud.
Ipomoea acutiflora A.Rich.
Ipomoea brownii Roem. & Schult.
Ipomoea curassavica Balb. ex Roem. & Schult.
Ipomoea demissa Hallier f.
Ipomoea fragilis Choisy
Ipomoea inconspicua Baker
Ipomoea insuavis Blume
Ipomoea koloaensis H.Lév.
Ipomoea ocularis Bartl.
Ipomoea oculata (Naudin ex Huber) Huber
Ipomoea saltiana Rendle
Ipomoea villicaulis Domin
Merremia geophiloides A.Chev.
Quamoclit oculatus Naudin ex Huber
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSolanales
  • familyConvolvulaceae
  • genusIpomoea
  • speciesIpomoea obscura
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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