Ipomoea cairica, Cairo morning glory, coast morning glory

Brighten up your garden with the Ipomoea cairica, also known as the Cairo morning glory or coast morning glory. This climbing, fast-growing vine is adorned with deep green foliage and vibrant purple flowers, perfect for adding texture and beauty to your outdoor spaces.

Ipomoea is one of the most successful climber in UAE, it requires daily watering in summer and alternative day watering in winter. This species is capable of very rapid growth and can completely smother trees and understorey plants, but it will creep along the ground in the absence of supporting vegetation. Significant infestations may lead to a reduction in biodiversity through the replacement of native vegetation and the displacement of certain native animals. It is particularly common in the coastal districts of eastern Australia, where it often invades river banks and riparian vegetation.