Evolvulus grisebachii Plant Care
Evolvulus grisebachii Peter
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Evolvulus grisebachii, commonly referred to as Grisebach's dwarf morning-glory, is a rare species of flowering plant endemic extreme south Florida, western Cuba, and possibly Puerto Rico.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Evolvulus grisebachii?
Evolvulus grisebachii grows best in full sun to partial shade.
What Is the Evolvulus grisebachii?
Evolvulus grisebachii (Evolvulus grisebachii) belongs to the Convolvulaceae family within the Evolvulus genus.
Evolvulus grisebachii displays a low spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Evolvulus grisebachii produces small trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of blue, purple, or white.
What Light Does the Evolvulus grisebachii Need?
Evolvulus grisebachii thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Evolvulus grisebachii?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Evolvulus grisebachii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Evolvulus grisebachii?
Repot every 1-2 years 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 Evolvulus grisebachii?
Evolvulus grisebachii can be propagated through stem cuttings, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to tropical speedwell plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Evolvulus grisebachii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Evolvulus grisebachii, 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 Evolvulus grisebachii?
Evolvulus grisebachii 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.
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Evolvulus grisebachii 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 Evolvulus genus — compare its care with other Evolvulus species on PlantoScan.
Evolvulus is part of the Convolvulaceae plant family — browse all Convolvulaceae genera and species.
Evolvulus grisebachii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Evolvulus grisebachii Peter, family Convolvulaceae (first published in Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3a): 19 (1891)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Evolvulus grisebachii, 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.
- 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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