Dondiego at night: care

As a tropical plant , this species does not tolerate very low or excessively high temperatures, nor does it tolerate droughts well. The dondiego needs a place protected from the cold, where the temperature never falls below 10 ºC . Due to this, in non-tropical countries, the most common is to have the morning glory in a pot, so that we can control the environmental conditions more easily by changing the place of the pot. If you plant it outdoors and see that it weakens with the arrival of the cold, you will have to transplant the morning glory plant at night to a more protected area as soon as possible.

As far as your light needs are concerned, it is best to expose it to full sun , unless you live in an extremely hot area or with exceptionally intense sun, in which case it will be better to opt for semi-shade, protected from the worst hours of the day. noon and afternoon. This plant also supports the salty air of the coast without problems.

The dondiego needs abundant and frequent waterings , since it is a species of naturally humid climates. This need for humidity is accentuated if we grow it in a pot, as it usually happens, since its roots have a much more limited growth.

In the warm months, it will be necessary to maintain a certain level of humidity in the substrate , although always without flooding it. In cold months it is necessary to space the waterings more, since the plant absorbs much less water.

We recommend reading this other post about When to water plants to learn more.

It is not a particularly demanding plant in terms of substrate, but since we will have to water it often in summer, it is important that it offers the best possible drainage . To achieve this effect, it is a good idea to add a third part of sand or river gravel to the mix or other materials, such as coconut fiber , that make the substrate lighter, aerated and drained.

Regarding the compost, your flowers will appreciate a good contribution of organic matter , being the worm humus an optimal option as almost always. If the plant is planted in the ground, a good annual contribution will suffice, while in a pot this should be done every two weeks.

The morning glory has no need for pruning beyond basic maintenance pruning . Therefore, it will be enough to regularly check the condition of the plant and remove the leaves and branches in poor condition.

Remember that when you remove leaves or branches in poor condition , if you use a pruning shears or another tool you will have to disinfect it before and after use to avoid spreading diseases and pests, such as fungi, through the plant or other plants.

Regarding the multiplication or reproduction of the morning glory , this is done very simply by seeds. It is possible to make cuttings of the morning glory at night , but since its seeds have a great capacity for growth it is usually more convenient to use them, since they do not involve long waiting periods.

¿ When to plant the morning glory night ? The ideal is to do it during the spring months, although if the weather is good it can be done practically throughout the year. The seeds of morning glory should be planted in seedbeds or small containers in an area with a warm temperature and without great variations. Then they will have to be transplanted to their final location once the seedlings reach about 25 cm in height.

The Mirabilis jalapa produces flowers continuously for almost all the summer and fall , reaching the same plant to be able to present flowers of different colors , even mixed in the same flower, among which are different shades of white, yellow, pink and red.

However, its greatest peculiarity is the one we already mentioned at the beginning: its flowers only open in the hours of absence of sun or when it is low. Thus, it is common to use this plant to bring its pleasant fragrance to gardens and spaces in the afternoon and at night, giving them a very unique touch.

This plant is not particularly susceptible to any specific pests, being in fact quite resistant to the most common ones. You have to be very careful with the aphid , which is often accompanied by ants and the characteristic black fungi .

If aphids are detected on the leaves of the morning glory, it is recommended to treat it immediately with an ecological pesticide such as potassium soap , garlic solution or neem oil. Here you can see more Home remedies for aphids on plants .

We also recommend reading these other articles on How to remove ants from plants and Why do black spots appear on plants .