Troubleshooting
Blue Morning Glory problems — and how to fix them
Blue Morning Glory (Ipomoea indica) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Spider mites
Common in hot, dry conditions; increase humidity and treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap.
Whitefly
Clusters under leaves; use yellow sticky traps and insecticidal soap sprays.
Invasive growth
Can become invasive in frost-free regions; cut back hard after flowering and remove self-seeded plants promptly.
Leaf miners
Larvae tunnel through leaves leaving pale trails; remove affected leaves and treat with a systemic insecticide if severe.
Failure to flower
Usually due to too-rich soil or insufficient sun; move to full sun and avoid high-nitrogen feeds.
Prevent blue morning glory problems before they start
Most blue morning glory issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Blue Morning Glory problems — FAQ
Why is my blue morning glory spider mites?
Common in hot, dry conditions; increase humidity and treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap.
Why is my blue morning glory whitefly?
Clusters under leaves; use yellow sticky traps and insecticidal soap sprays.
Why is my blue morning glory invasive growth?
Can become invasive in frost-free regions; cut back hard after flowering and remove self-seeded plants promptly.
Why is my blue morning glory leaf miners?
Larvae tunnel through leaves leaving pale trails; remove affected leaves and treat with a systemic insecticide if severe.
Why is my blue morning glory failure to flower?
Usually due to too-rich soil or insufficient sun; move to full sun and avoid high-nitrogen feeds.