Climbing seeds Mjad Al-Sabah (Ipomoea)

Climbing plant Madj Al-Sabah, Morning Flower, Ipomoea. Scientific name: Ipomoea Purpurea. Also called Sit Al-Hassan and Al-Balab and Lolaw. It is a climbing plant that reaches about two meters up to four meters in height, flowering, with trumpet-shaped flowers. One of its distinctive features is the bright blue color with a small white circle in the middle, surrounded by a smaller golden circle. It comes in different colors including white, pink, and violet. It is considered a fast-growing plant. It prefers a location with direct sunlight, rich soil with nutrients, good drainage, and regular watering in summer (3 times a week) and once in winter. The plant is fertilized with organic fertilizer twice in spring. After the flower closes, it dries, then the petals fall, and seed formation begins. Seeds are collected when fully dry and kept until early spring. Before planting, soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours to help promote quick growth. It is easy to propagate. Propagation: through seeds, cuttings, and air layering. Planting time: from February to May, and from September to December. Soil type: suitable for most fertile soils. Soil drainage: good drainage and aeration. Flowering time: blooms in spring and late autumn. Height: reaches approximately 3 meters. Soil and fertilizer: does not require rich soil; it grows even in soil with few nutrients. Fertilizer is applied once or twice a year, preferably in spring. Watering: needs regular watering; it is better to increase watering during fertilization. Sun exposure: should be exposed to direct sunlight. Seeds are planted directly in the soil. Note: if the plant starts to grow tall, support it with a stick for climbing. Also, prune the plant at the end of winter after all its leaves fall.