Morning Glory (Hanging, Single, Roots) (Ipomoea purpurea)
Morning Glory (Hanging, Single, Roots) (Ipomoea purpurea)
The hanging single-roots form of Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea) is defined by a solitary trailing stem with sparse or absent foliage and no flowering. In this expression, the vine prioritizes stem elongation and surface contact over leaf and flower production. Adventitious roots may form intermittently along the stem where it touches damp surfaces or accumulates organic matter, contributing to limited anchoring or nutrient uptake.
Leaves, if present, are reduced in size and number, and floral structures are typically absent. This growth state reflects environmental stress, shading, or resource limitation, conditions under which Ipomoea purpurea reallocates energy away from reproduction. Native to tropical and subtropical habitats, the species is capable of surviving extended periods in this reduced state. The hanging single-roots form demonstrates the plant’s physiological flexibility and ability to persist through unfavorable conditions by maintaining attachment and structural continuity.
Morning Glory (Hanging, Single, Roots) has a typical overall vine length/height between 6’-15’ (1.83-4.57 m) and spread of 1’-3’ (30-91 cm). The leaf width is between 2”-5” (5-12.7 cm).
The hanging single-roots form of Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea) is defined by a solitary trailing stem with sparse or absent foliage and no flowering. In this expression, the vine prioritizes stem elongation and surface contact over leaf and flower production. Adventitious roots may form intermittently along the stem where it touches damp surfaces or accumulates organic matter, contributing to limited anchoring or nutrient uptake.
Leaves, if present, are reduced in size and number, and floral structures are typically absent. This growth state reflects environmental stress, shading, or resource limitation, conditions under which Ipomoea purpurea reallocates energy away from reproduction. Native to tropical and subtropical habitats, the species is capable of surviving extended periods in this reduced state. The hanging single-roots form demonstrates the plant’s physiological flexibility and ability to persist through unfavorable conditions by maintaining attachment and structural continuity.
Morning Glory (Hanging, Single, Roots) has a typical overall vine length/height between 6’-15’ (1.83-4.57 m) and spread of 1’-3’ (30-91 cm). The leaf width is between 2”-5” (5-12.7 cm).
