Another Moonflower question...sorry

I've been keeping mine in the house. So far, so good. Problem is the cats like it a bit too much. I could keep it in a sunny closet(don't ask) but the winter temps hover in the high 50's...is this a suitable temp. to keep them healthy at?

I don't know the answer to your question. Mine seem pretty hardy. They've taken drought conditions, then the area they are rooted in turned into a bog area from constant rain. They've grown in shady areas as well as sunny places in my yard. And not only are the blooms large, but the seed pods are HUGE!!! I think most MGs like warmer growing conditions. That's cool that yours is being grown indoors! Do take a photo for us to see!

It's only been inside for a couple weeks, since it got too cold for it to be outside.....it's soooo full of buds, I couldn't bear to let it get frosted.

I am partial to my Moonflowers, too! Unfortunately, mine are growing in the ground instead of a container. But luckily for me, I am much farther south of you and it is still in the 80's here! (Which seems like a cool front to me! LOL!)

This message was edited Oct 15, 2007 10:01 PM

LOL...there was ice on the pond this morning when I woke up......

threegardeners - Which species of moonvine do you have(?)

Ipomoea alba may survive in the high 50's but it's not going to 'like it'...it may drop it's buds...

Ipomoea turbinata seem to be more tolerant of cooler temperatures,butof course the blooms are not as large as the I.alba...

The dark seeded strain
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/136688/
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/p.php?pid=3459947
of the I.alba seems to be more cold hardy than the beige seeded strain...

TTY,...

Ron

Hi Ron...
I got it as Ipomoea Alba...the seeds were light coloured.

I may have to figure a way to let some warmth into that closet then. Can't have it dropping buds!! I still have it on the dining room table for now......taking things day by day. I really want to keep this alive through the winter.

The furnace has been running at night and I'm wondering if it will like the dry air? Decisions, decisions...the closet is cooler, yet the air is better, once the furnace is running constantly.

Dry air from heaters is a very common cause of MG leaves completely withering as the plant can't replenish the moisture as fast as the air dries it out >especially if the plant is very close to a hot air output vent...also depends on just 'how dry' the air actually is...

Be careful...

TTY,...

Ron

Thanks Ron...I need to get a humidity level gadget. Always wondered what the humidity is in here in the winter...the windows usually have condensation on them, but I'm not sure if that is due to humidity or just the cold air on the other side....I am lucky though, I have hot water heat, not as dry as forced air. Also have a 72 gallon aquarium which evaporates a gallon every day. Would they appreciate misting maybe?