Plants for sale are not necessarily in flower.
Where it grows
Ipomoea bolusiana occurs in the summer rainfall regions of Southern Africa.
Special features
Ipomoea bolusiana is a tuberous caudiciform that grows underground except for its perennial leaves and branches. Produces purple flowers in spring and summer.
Care Guide
Ipomoea bolusiana prefers more light and should be kept under 40% shade cloth at most. An airy soil mix is ideal as they are quite susceptible to root rot if overwatered. Akadama and pumice is ideal. Water well in spring and summer, but keep completely dry in winter.
Growing season
Spring and summer.
Propagation
Seeds.
