Growing Morning Glory Indoors - Dave's Home and Garden, growing morning glory seeds indoors
The morning glory is an annual vine that grows from 6 to 10 feet tall and up to 3 feet wide.They are in shades of pink, blue and lavender.When growing morning glories in pots indoors, it is best to plant the seeds in the spring to follow their natural plant cycle.
According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, you will need to scarify the seeds to improve your chances of success.The outer seed coat is nicked with an emery board.You can either soak the seed in warm water or between moist paper towels for 24 hours.Morning glories grow best when the temperature is between 65 and 75 degrees.
Morning glory seeds can be planted directly in pots.A sterile mix can be purchased from a garden center.According to Ourhouseplants.com, use a mix that is light and fluffy.Peat moss, vermiculite, perlite and coco coir are some of the ingredients in a good growing medium.
You can get a container that is 8 to 10 inches wide and at least 6 inches deep.Cornell University says to damp the growing mix so that it doesn't get wet.Morning glories can grow tall and wide, so one or two plants per pot is recommended.
Morning glories should be kept moist as they grow.To avoid stressing the small seedlings, water them with a fine mist in the morning.You can place your morning glory under a grow light or in a sunny window.Keep the medium moist once the plant is established.
In the dark, most plants grow best.Morning glories will require bright and direct light.Place your container in the sun.
According to Cornell University, the morning glories should get full sun.You may want to consider a grow light if this can't be provided.The least expensive option for lighting these days is led lights.
Decide how you want to grow your morning glory once you find a spot in your home.Morning glories need to be trained up a length of string.Since morning glories can grow to a height of 10 feet and a spread of 3 feet, it is advisable to cut back portions of the plant during the summer.It will help to produce more blooms.
It's a good idea to fertilize your morning glories once or twice a month.Follow the directions on the package.It's a good idea to avoid overfeeding.Water thoroughly and allow the soil to dry out before watering again.The roots of plants don't like to be surrounded by cold water, so any excess water that may collect in the basin under your pot should be dumped out.
The vines should be cut back to about 6 inches tall in late fall.The plant will die out under its own weight if the days grow shorter.Over the winter, water andfertilize.Allow it to begin its ascent as spring returns.