Morning Glory Seeds (Purple) Ipomoea purpurea

Common name: Morning Glory climber. Scientific name: Ipomoea purpurea Also called: Atheman - Ipomoea - Morning Star - Morning Glory. Original habitat: • Native to tropical regions and spread worldwide. Description: • Ipomoea purpurea is the scientific name and in Arabic Atheman purple, a type of the Atheman genus (Ipomoea), a fast-growing climbing plant, with thin stems covered with brown hairs, sometimes reaching more than 3 meters in height. Its leaves are heart-shaped, and during early growth, the first leaves often resemble butterfly shapes. Uses and benefits: • Decorate fences and entrances with its dense and beautiful flowers. • Used as ground cover to beautify pathways and edges of home gardens. • Grown in hanging baskets on balconies. • Used to cover columns as it clings and climbs everything nearby. • Can be used for trellises. The flower: • Its flowers are trumpet-shaped with a central eye inside, giving the impression of being illuminated, purple in color. • They open in the morning and close in the evening, with petals curling around themselves. • Bloom in summer and autumn. Suitable climate for cultivation: • Needs at least 6-8 hours of sun. • Tolerates cold weather but thrives in warm places. • Affected by cold winds, so choosing the right location is important. Propagation method: • Reproduces by seeds, and some varieties can be propagated by cuttings. Planting time: • Directly planted in the ground during spring and autumn. Suitable soil for planting: • Clay and sandy soils, compatible with many well-drained soil types. • Regular watering during summer, avoiding overwatering. Cultivation method: • Soak seeds in warm water for 6-12 hours. • If seeds do not swell due to water absorption, scratch the seeds without damaging the embryo before planting to speed up germination. • Moisten the soil well. • Bury the seed at a depth not exceeding 2 cm. • Keep the soil moist throughout the germination period in direct soil. • Water the germination trays when the surface dries, avoiding overwatering to prevent mold and seed rot, which can lead to very low or no germination. • When germination begins, water only when the soil surface dries. • It grows quickly, so care and guiding its growth into a beautiful shape are necessary.