- How often does morning glory need to be watered?
- What should be considered when transplanting morning glory?
- Can morning glory tolerate pruning?
- Which diseases and pests can occur in morning glory?
- How is the morning glory best fertilized?
- Can morning glory be overwintered?
The morning glory is one of the short-lived morning glory plants and is an uncomplicated way to quickly "overgrow" unsightly garden corners with something flowering. Care is relatively easy, but by paying attention to certain factors, the number of flowers and growth can be better controlled.
The morning glory needs plenty of water in summer
How often does morning glory need to be watered?
So that the morning glory does not suffer from waterlogging, it should be planted in a location with loose, permeable soil. Since a lot of water evaporates through the leaves of the sun-kissed plants, they have to be watered almost every day in midsummer. However, a layer of mulch can help protect the soil area around the plant base from drying out.
What should be considered when transplanting morning glory?
In midsummer, the morning glory can resent transplanting (e.g. from a pot to an outdoor bed). In addition, the young plants grown indoors from seeds should only be planted out after the ice saints, since the morning glory generally does not tolerate frosty temperatures.
Can morning glory tolerate pruning?
If the morning glory grows too much, it can be cut back at any time. However, the non-woody shoots of these winds can often simply be “deflected” in a more suitable direction.
Which diseases and pests can occur in morning glory?
Occasionally an infestation with red spiders or whiteflies can be found on the morning glory. Various chemical and biological control agents (in the form of beneficial insects) are available in specialist shops for this purpose.
How is the morning glory best fertilized?
Poor growth and a lack of flowers can indicate an unsuitable location, but can also be the result of incorrect fertilization. The following types of fertilizer are suitable for this:
- deposited compost as a long-term nutrient depot
- liquid fertilizer
- complete fertilizer
The carefully dosed fertilizer should contain as much potassium as possible to promote a large number of flowers in the morning glory. Fertilizer doses that are too high are usually expressed in strong leaf growth and sparse flower growth.
Can morning glory be overwintered?
The morning glory is a short-lived and frost-sensitive plant that cannot be overwintered, at least outdoors in our latitudes. Although it is theoretically possible to hibernate indoors after pruning, it is hardly worth the effort due to the easy breeding from seeds.
tips
You should exercise caution if children or gluttonous pets have access to your garden. The plant parts of the morning glory and especially their seed capsules contain hallucinogenic substances such as lysergic acid amides, which can have a highly toxic effect on humans and animals.