Kidney Leaf Morning Glory Plant Care

Kidney Leaf Morning Glory (Ipomoea asarifolia) belongs to the Convolvulaceae family within the Ipomoea genus. Kidney Leaf Morning Glory is native to the tropical Americas, tropical Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Indochina, Java, and the Lesser Sunda Islands. Kidney Leaf Morning Glory is also known as River Morning Glory.

Kidney Leaf Morning Glory displays a vining, trailing growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Kidney Leaf Morning Glory produces showy trumpet-shaped flowers in various colors.

Kidney Leaf Morning Glory thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Well-draining, fertile soil with added compost or organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Kidney Leaf Morning Glory to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

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.

Kidney Leaf Morning Glory can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to sweet potato vine plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Kidney Leaf 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.

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