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Plant family

Morning glories & sweet potato vineConvolvulaceae

28 species across 3 genera in the Growli library

The bindweed family is grown for its funnel-shaped flowers and, in the ornamental sweet potato, its cascading coloured foliage — twining annual and tender climbers like morning glory (Ipomoea) and the moonflower.

Browse morning glories & sweet potato vine by genus

Ipomoea (23)Convolvulus (3)Calystegia (2)

All morning glories & sweet potato vine we cover

Morning glories & sweet potato vine — frequently asked questions

Are morning glories & sweet potato vine toxic to cats and dogs?

Most morning glories & sweet potato vine are not pet-safe. Of the 28 morning glories & sweet potato vine in the Growli library, 22 (79%) carry a toxic or mildly-toxic ASPCA classification and 6 are pet-safe. They are not uniformly safe, so always confirm the exact species on its pet-safety page before trusting it around cats or dogs.

How much light do morning glories & sweet potato vine need?

Most morning glories & sweet potato vine want plenty of direct sun — 28 of the 28 in our library do best there. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it needs more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much.

Are morning glories & sweet potato vine easy to care for?

Some morning glories & sweet potato vine suit experienced growers — several want strong light, sharp drainage or a specific seasonal rhythm. Check the individual species page for the exact regime before you buy.

What is the Convolvulaceae family?

The Convolvulaceae family — the morning glories & sweet potato vine — groups 28 species across 3 genera in the Growli library, most prominently Ipomoea, Convolvulus, Calystegia. Members share a broadly similar light, water and soil pattern, which is why it pays to learn the family before the individual plant.

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