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Ipomoea platensis - Caudiciform Morning Glory

Ipomoea platensis - Caudiciform Morning Glory

3037 Ipomoea platensis - Caudiciform Morning Glory

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Plant with caudexVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeModerate waterRegular waterPink flowersSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

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
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6-10"/1-3 gal pot, large plant
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$29.95