The Mexican morning glory (Ipomoea) is not only an ideal plant for quickly greening dreary garden corners. The special needs and properties of the plants also make them ideal for balcony planting.

Morning glory are ideal for balcony planting

The morning glory feels at home on the balcony

Due to its geographical origin in Central America, the morning glory can cope well with the sometimes very hot temperatures on a balcony if it gets enough water. South-facing balconies are also perfect as a location, since the number of flowers is usually measured by the incidence of light. For numerous flowers, however, you should also consider the following factors:

  • regular, economical fertilizer application (few flowers in case of over-fertilization)
  • early advance in the house
  • Planting in a slightly loamy substrate

Ideas for climbing possibilities on a balcony

Morning glory are not very choosy when it comes to choosing suitable climbing options. You can therefore use bamboo sticks or small wooden trellises to let the morning glory climb up from a pot. Coarse-meshed nets are also suitable as a climbing aid; You can also green a balcony railing for a summer season with the morning glory if you direct the shoots of the plants in the planter in the right direction.

The optimal installation of morning glory on the balcony

The balcony is also a good location for morning glory because the base of the plants can easily be placed in the cool shade, while the upper part of the plants can enjoy the blazing sunlight. This saves you watering work and also possible losses due to drought and heat in midsummer. If it is a corner balcony, morning glory should ideally be placed where there is a certain amount of wind protection.

tips

Balconies are often not only miniature gardens in the air, but also an extended living room for small children and pets. Please note, therefore, that many morning glory can be poisonous, especially in the area of the seed pods.

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Indoor plants