Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
7 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Pink
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Three Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Insects
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Beetles
Allergy
Corydalis
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CORYDALIS sempervirens
IPOMOEA alba
Common Name
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
Evening Glory, Moonflower
In Hindi
Capnoides
Moonflower
In German
Capnoides
Monet
In French
capnoides
Monet
In Spanish
Capnoides
Monet
In Portuguese
Capnoides
Monet
In Polish
Capnoides
Monet
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Agaricales
Solanales
Family
Fumariaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Capnoides and Moonflower
Wondering what are the properties of Capnoides and Moonflower? We provide you with everything About Capnoides and Moonflower. Capnoides doesn't have thorns and Moonflower doesn't have thorns. Also Capnoides does not have fragrant flowers. Capnoides has allergic reactions like Corydalis and Moonflower has allergic reactions like Corydalis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Capnoides and Moonflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Capnoides and Moonflower
Season and care of Capnoides and Moonflower is important to know. While considering everything about Capnoides and Moonflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capnoides season is Summer and Fall and Moonflower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capnoides is Loam, Sand and for Moonflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Capnoides and Moonflower Physical Information
Capnoides and Moonflower physical information is very important for comparison. Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Capnoides and Moonflower are as follows:
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Moonflower leaf color: Green
Care of Capnoides and Moonflower
Care of Capnoides and Moonflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Moonflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.