Majeed Al-Sabah climbing multicolored seeds

Ipomoea morning glory is a beautiful perennial climbing herbaceous plant, it blooms delicate, soft, and beautiful flowers in various light colors, considered seasonal in origin, and extends with thin stems covered with light brown hair, and it is one of the fast-growing plants. It was named morning glory because its flowers open in the morning and close in the evening. Scientific name: Ipomoea Purpurwa - Mix. Other names: purple petals, Dida, morning star, Madadah, common. The snake. Family: Convolvulaceae. Native habitat: Mexico and Central America. Propagation: by seeds, cuttings, and air layering. Planting season: from February (month 2) to May (month 5), and from September (month 9) to December (month 12). Flowering season: in spring. Flowers and leaves: flower colors are blue, purple, white, and pink, shaped like a trumpet, and the leaves are heart-shaped and green. Height: reaches about 3 meters. Cultivation of morning glory and environmental conditions: planted in a semi-tropical environment and in well-drained light soil, as it grows very quickly. Seeds are soaked for 24 hours before planting, or scratched without harming the embryo, then placed in trays, containers, or directly in the soil. Pruning is done at the end of winter. Soil and fertilizer: does not need rich soil, as it grows even in soil with few nutrients. Fertilizer is applied once or twice a year, preferably in spring. Watering: needs regular watering, preferably increased during fertilization. Sun exposure: must be exposed to direct sunlight. Benefits and uses of morning glory: There are hundreds of types of morning glory plants, with the number reaching up to a thousand types, and this type at the Qatif store is of the multi-color type. It is cultivated in public gardens and home gardens. Since morning glory is a climbing plant, it is planted to form arches, or above canopies, or fences. It is also noted that it has medicinal benefits and is used in the manufacture of some medicines.