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Ipomoea cairica
Ipomoea Cairica (Cairo Morning Glory）
A fast-growing vine with deeply lobed leaves and funnel-shaped pink to purple flowers. Keep it in its pot and never let it escape onto open ground or slopes.
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All-purpose plant food
Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
Optional feed during active growth; dilute to the bottle label and pause when roots are stressed.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Ipomoea Cairica (Cairo Morning Glory） · Ipomoea cairica
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Habit
- Perennial twining vine
- Character
- Deeply lobed leaves and funnel-shaped pink to purple flowers
- Root medium
- Moist, freely draining root zone
- Display
- Flowering varies with season and sunlight
- Supplied size
- Confirm the current supplied size
Hong Kong growing tips
- Contain it
- Keep it in its pot and never let it escape onto open ground or slopes
- Rooting stems
- Stems root at the nodes; keep them off the soil
- Seed capsules
- Remove seed capsules; eaten seeds can cause diarrhoea
- Summer watering
- Pots dry fast; water thoroughly when the surface dries
- Typhoons
- Shorten long vines and tie them to the support
- Pruning
- Cut back often so it does not smother rails or nearby pots
Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Choose a position with full sun to partial shade and give it its own climbing support.
- Use a moist, freely draining root zone. Keep the original planting depth and drainage clear.
- Keep it in its pot and never let it escape onto open ground or slopes.
Care in Hong Kong
- Rooting stemsStems root at the nodes; keep them off the soil
- Seed capsulesRemove seed capsules; eaten seeds can cause diarrhoea
- Summer wateringPots dry fast; water thoroughly when the surface dries
Plants to pair with it
Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
Pentas
Starry flower clusters fill the sunny space in front of the trellis; keep the pots apart so the vine cannot climb in.
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Blue Daze
Small blue flowers make a low accent; its pot needs longer drying intervals between waterings.
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Cuphea
A fine-leaved flowering shrub contrasts with the large blooms; manage it separately and keep the vine trimmed away.
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Frequently asked questions
Ipomoea Cairica (Cairo Morning Glory）
Isn't this a weed?
It is listed as invasive or potentially invasive in some places. Grow it only in a pot and never dump cuttings or seeds in the countryside.
Can I plant it in a bed or in the ground?
Not recommended. Stems root wherever the nodes touch soil, so a pot is much easier to keep under control.
Are the seeds toxic?
Hong Kong Hospital Authority data say the seeds can cause diarrhoea if eaten. Remove seed capsules and keep the plant out of children's reach.
Is flowering guaranteed?
Flowering depends on season, sunlight and plant condition, so blooms on arrival are not guaranteed. More sun helps.
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Is delivery included?
Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.