How to Plant Morning Glory
Planting in a pot with drainage holes can help ensure your newly planted seeds or bulbs don’t get stuck. To make sure this doesn’t happen, look for something that is at least eight to 10 inches wide and six inches deep – like an open container without any walls on top (or a large plastic bag). Then add some gravel so the holes won’t get clogged.
You can start seeds indoors in the container about four to six weeks before last frost, or outside once soil has warmed up – 60°F is ideal for planting. Soaking your seedlings will improve germination rates, while thinning out 2-3 seedlings per container leads to ultimately healthier fruit!
To grow your vine, set the pot in an area with plenty of sun and little wind. It’s important that it has trellis for support or can be grown next to something tall like a fence so vines have somewhere sturdy on which they curl up when not in use.
Of course, you can also plant them in hanging baskets and let the vines trail over the side. Water your plants with care. Water two times a week or more during dry weather.
Tip: Planting morning glories with other climbing vines such as moonflower can create beautiful flowers all day! Try planting them side-by-side in your garden.
Growing Morning Glory Indoors
If you’re an indoor gardener, remember to give morning glories six to eight hours of sun a day. Give them bright light and position it in front or east facing window; these vines grow best when the weather permits outside sunlight (but not too much!).
To keep your vines in check, you can deadhead spent flower heads and trim back lateral stems. This will encourage them not to grow too far towards the soil or flowers so that they’re contained within an area for easier management!
Indoor plants thrive with the right mix of soil, light and water. Good drainage is important for a healthy plant so they don’t get too wet or dry out quickly in your house’s humidity levels!
Make sure you give them an inch deep watering at least once per week to prevent root rot. If growth becomes slow during winter months reduce feeding but do not stop entirely.
To encourage blooming, you may also feed plants every few weeks with a balanced organic fertilizer during the growing season. This will help them stay healthy and strong so they can produce fruit for years to come!
It’s a Win-Win Situation
Learning to grow morning glories in containers is a great idea for adding vertical dimension and color. They’re also good on porches, patios or even your living room!
