Apical Morning Glory Plant Care
Calystegia collina subsp. apicum Brummitt & Namoff
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Calystegia collina subsp. apicum, also known as the Sierra Nevada false bindweed, is a striking plant with heart-shaped leaves that are a vibrant green color. This plant is popular among enthusiasts for its unique foliage and its ability to trail gracefully over edges or climb up trellises.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Apical Morning Glory?
Water Apical Morning Glory every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
What Is the Apical Morning Glory?
Apical Morning Glory (Calystegia collina subsp. apicum) belongs to the Convolvulaceae family within the Calystegia genus. Apical Morning Glory is native to United States.
Apical Morning Glory displays a trailing vine growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Apical Morning Glory produces showy trumpet-shaped flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Apical Morning Glory?
Calystegia collina subsp. apicum requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Apical Morning Glory Need?
Apical Morning Glory thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Apical Morning Glory Prefer?
Calystegia collina subsp. apicum grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Apical Morning Glory prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Apical Morning Glory?
Well-draining sandy loam with organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Apical Morning Glory to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Apical Morning Glory?
Feed Apical Morning Glory every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Apical Morning Glory?
Repot annually in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Apical Morning Glory?
Apical Morning Glory can be propagated through seeds, division of rhizomes.
Is the Apical Morning Glory Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Apical Morning Glory, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Apical Morning Glory?
Apical Morning Glory is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Apical Morning Glory Need?
Apical Morning Glory grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8a. Apical Morning Glory is native to United States.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8a – 10b
Keep exploring plants
Apical Morning Glory is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Calystegia genus — compare its care with other Calystegia species on PlantoScan.
Calystegia is part of the Convolvulaceae plant family — browse all Convolvulaceae genera and species.
Apical Morning Glory thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Calystegia collina subsp. apicum Brummitt & Namoff, family Convolvulaceae (first published in Aliso 31: 87 (2014)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Apical Morning Glory, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8a – 10b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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