Ipomoea platensis (Plata Ipomoea) - Video 1
Botanical names: Ipomoea platensis, Ipomoea platense, Ipomoea lineariloba
Common names: Plata Ipomoea, Caudiciform Morning Glory
Family: Convolvulaceae
Origin: Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Climbing or creeping vine; plant with caudex
Sun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: Pink
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingIpomoea platensis
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A remarkable Morning Glory native to arid regions of Argentina. Like other caudiciform species, it has swollen stems containing water-storage tissue, and can survive extended periods of drought. Give it a well-drained soil, keep it moist and keep it out of the full sun. The caudex will grow to more than 2 ft, the vines reach for more than 12 ft. The bell-shaped flowers are pink. The plant is very showy; it can be kept in a pot as a bonsai and is easy to control as a container specimen, just needs a little trellis, otr can be pruned. Fast growing.
See picture of plants with caudex
Recommended Supplies: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Epi - Caudex booster
Adenium Soilless Mix
See picture of plants with caudex
Recommended Supplies: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Epi - Caudex booster
Adenium Soilless Mix
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
4 plants in stock
$29.95