Morning Glory Vine, Trompillo

Operculinapteripes

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Operculina (oh-per-koo-LEE-nuh)
Species
pteripes (TER-ip-eez)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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