Ipomea is a perennial tropical liana

Ipomea is a perennial or annual liana growing in the tropics and subtropics of North America, South Africa, India and Asia. Translated from the Greek language, the name of the plant means "like a worm," which may be due to the ability of its roots to dig deep into the search for moisture and nutrients. In nature, there are about 4000 species of this amazing flower, in the relationship with it is an ordinary convolvulus field, with which the summer residents struggle every year.

Even it is difficult to recount all the colors of flowers, which pleases the gardeners of the morning glory. The perennial vine blooms in July and bewitches with bright colors until the frosts. Buds in diameter can reach 20 cm, and the stem itself grows to 4 m. In order for the plant to take a vertical position, it is necessary to place a support near it about 2 m high. From the Ipomian, a very colorful hedge is obtained . Depending on the variety there are different colors of colors: white, blue, red, pink, purple, there are two- and three-color specimens.

Ipomea is a perennial liana, but in our region it is cultivated as an annual plant. It suits well on heavy soils, but does not like sand. With the help of flowers decorate the verandas and balconies. To grow the plant beautiful and pleased with a large number of buds, it is necessary to make timely fertilizing. For this purpose, organic, potassium and ammonium nitrate, superphosphate are suitable. For the entire season, you need to fertilize the plant three times: for growth, for budding and maintaining flowering.

Depending on the variety, there is a long-term or annual glory. The latter must be grown every year, it multiplies by seeds, which can be applied both in the open ground in April, and in boxes to get ready seedlings. The root system is very gentle, so it's best to use peat pills, which are then simply transferred to a permanent place. Before sowing the material must be scarified (soak for a couple of hours in hot water).

Ipomoea long-term (photo of this beauty can not leave indifferent flower growers) several years in a row is able to grow only at home or in winter gardens, in room conditions, because our harsh winters can not survive. Many of these varieties are cultivated as annuals and are planted annually. Long-term plants include the following varieties: "red-blue", "nil", "purple", "moonflower". The last liana in the tropics reaches a length of up to 30 m, the diameter of its flowers is 15 cm, they have a heady aroma.

Ipomea room (photo of the plant attracts the attention of many florists) can grow on the windowsill for more than one year. Bindweed is a spectacular decoration of any room. For this, tuberous varieties are suitable, in their homeland they are used in cooking. Native Americans made salads of them. But not all types of morning glory are harmless, some of them are used for the manufacture of medicines (for example, laxative), and certain varieties have been used in magic rituals, as they have changed the consciousness of a person. Whatever it was, but most of these plants are poisonous, so you need to work very carefully with them and do not allow their contact with children or animals.