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Ivy-leaved Morning Glory Plant Care
Ipomoea hederacea Jacq.
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With its heart-shaped leaves and vibrant purple flowers, this plant originating from North America is a striking addition to any garden. Plant collectors are drawn to Ipomoea hederacea for its fast growth rate and ability to attract pollinators with its showy blooms.
Every 3–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Ivy-leaved Morning Glory?
Water Ivy-leaved Morning Glory every 3–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Ivy-leaved Morning Glory Native To?
What Is the Ivy-leaved Morning Glory?
Ivy-leaved Morning Glory (Ipomoea hederacea) belongs to the Convolvulaceae family within the Ipomoea genus. Ivy-leaved Morning Glory is native to tropical parts of the Americas, and has more recently been introduced to North America. Ivy-leaved Morning Glory is also known as American Ivy, Blue Morning Glory, Hedge Bindweed.
Ivy-leaved Morning Glory displays a vining, trailing growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 5 ft. Ivy-leaved Morning Glory produces showy trumpet-shaped flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Ivy-leaved Morning Glory?
Ipomoea hederacea requires watering every 3–7 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 3–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Ivy-leaved Morning Glory Need?
Ivy-leaved Morning Glory thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Ivy-leaved Morning Glory Prefer?
Ipomoea hederacea grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Ivy-leaved Morning Glory prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Ivy-leaved Morning Glory?
Well-draining, fertile soil with added compost or organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Ivy-leaved Morning Glory to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Ivy-leaved Morning Glory?
Feed Ivy-leaved 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Ivy-leaved 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 Ivy-leaved Morning Glory?
Ivy-leaved 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.
Is the Ivy-leaved Morning Glory Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
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 Ivy-leaved Morning Glory?
Ivy-leaved 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 Ivy-leaved Morning Glory Need?
Ivy-leaved Morning Glory grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9a. Ivy-leaved Morning Glory is native to tropical parts of the Americas, and has more recently been introduced to North America. In cooler regions, grow Ivy-leaved Morning Glory as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 9a – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Ivy-leaved 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 Ipomoea genus — compare its care with other Ipomoea species on PlantoScan.
Ipomoea is part of the Convolvulaceae plant family — browse all Convolvulaceae genera and species.
Ivy-leaved Morning Glory thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Ipomoea Species
Other Ipomoea species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ipomoea hederacea Jacq., family Convolvulaceae (first published in Collectanea 1: 124 (1786)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Ivy-leaved Morning Glory is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Megan Kossa, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 9a – 11b, 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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