Ipomea Cairica Palmata (100-120 cm Height)Â
Ipomoea cairica is a vining, herbaceous, perennial plant with palmate leaves and large, showy white to lavender flowers. A species of morning glory, it has many common names, including mile-a-minute vine, Messina creeper, Cairo morning glory, coast morning glory and railroad creeper.
Planting & CareÂ
Sunlight:Â Ipomea prefers full sun but will tolerate part shade.
Soil:Â This plant does well in any well-drained soil; it prefers a neutral pH.
Water:Â tolerate dry soil, but its parent species are tropical plants, and it grows best if kept moist.
Fertilizer:Â This plant rarely needs feeding, unless the soil is very poor.
Temperature:Â This plant-like hot, humid weather for best growth; cool weather will cause it to grow slowly.