Moonflower Vine Giant White Moonflower Moonflower, Moon Vine, Tropical white morning glory

Ipomoea alba

Moonflower Vine belongs to the Ipomoea genus. Moonflower Vine is also known as Giant White Moonflower Moonflower, Moon Vine, Tropical white morning glory

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Fragrant white nightbloomer…4"-6" white flowers.
Flowers close up at noon.
Short lived, few years only.
Natural habitat is wet tropical forests and watercourses.
Potential to be weed in USA and Australia.
Young leaves, fleshy calyces and seeds can be cooked.

Moonflower Vine belongs to the Ipomoea genus.

How to grow and keep Moonflower Vine happy

Dilute liquid fertilizer during growing period, but keep drier in winter.

At least 6 hours of sunlight a day for flowering.

In frosty areas, cut off tops in autumn and cover roots with mulch.
In really cold areas, give up and grow them as annuals.

USDA Zone Range Which zones does Moonflower Vine grow best in? 8 - pH Range The level of acidity for Moonflower Vine. -
Water Requirements How much water does Moonflower Vine require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Moonflower Vine need? Medium
Soil The type of soil that Moonflower Vine needs. Loam Sun How much sunlight does Moonflower Vine need to grow? Full Sun
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How to sow and germinate Moonflower Vine

Cut a notch in the seed with a file, or soak for several hours in sulfuric acid or overnight in warm water.
Sow in autumn if winters are mild (then you don’t have to worry about seed pre-treatment), otherwise in spring.

How to transplant Moonflower Vine

Plant 5-7 well-rooted seedlings in a 8-12" pot.
Water only moderately until pot is filled with roots.
Crowding is thought to improve flowering.

Help 1"-2"- seedlings to twine around trellis, etc.

Can also be grown from cuttings, layering, root division, tubers on stems.

How to harvest Moonflower Vine

Companion plants for Moonflower Vine

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Repellent plants for Moonflower Vine

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Common Moonflower Vine pests

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Common Moonflower Vine diseases & problems

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How long does Moonflower Vine take to grow?

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