Characteristics of morning glory

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1. Appearance characteristics

2. Lighting should be short

3. Seed collection and sowing

4. Medicinal value

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Morning glory is a relatively common wild flower. Because its shape resembles a trumpet, it is also called morning glory. As a short-day plant, the daily light time should not be too long, otherwise it will not bloom. In addition, since it is an annual plant, you need to collect seeds every autumn, and wait until spring to sow, so that you can continue to see it bloom. Its seeds have certain medicinal value and can treat symptoms such as bloating and constipation.

1. Appearance characteristics

1. Appearance characteristics

Morning glory is also known as morning glory. Its corolla is funnel-shaped, without split petals, and it is a gampetal flower. The whole shape is similar to that of a trumpet, the colors are mostly blue-purple and purple-red, and the corolla tube is white. In addition, its leaves are heart-shaped, which is also very beautiful.

2. The light should be short

Morning glories are short-day plants, and the lighting time should not be too long. If long-term exposure to sunlight is detrimental to the differentiation of its flower buds, it must be grown in a dark place, which will help promote its flowering.

3. Seed collection and sowing

As an annual plant, morning glory cannot survive the winter no matter how well it is cared for. Generally, you need to collect seeds in the fall, and then wait until the following spring to sow them, so that you can continue to watch them bloom. If you find it too troublesome, you can choose to raise perennial petunias.

IV. Medicinal Value

Morning glory seeds have certain medicinal value. It can treat symptoms such as ascites and constipation, and is also effective in treating ascariasis and taeniasis.

2. Lighting should be short

3. Seed collection and sowing

4. Medicinal value

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