Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Three Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
IPOMOEA alba
Common Name
Homalomena
Evening Glory, Moonflower
In Hindi
Homalomena
Moonflower
In German
Homalomena
Monet
In French
Homalomena
Monet
In Spanish
Homalomena
Monet
In Portuguese
homalomena
Monet
In Polish
Homalomena
Monet
In Latin
Homalomena
Monet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Homalomena and Moonflower
Wondering what are the properties of Homalomena and Moonflower? We provide you with everything About Homalomena and Moonflower. Homalomena doesn't have thorns and Moonflower doesn't have thorns. Also Homalomena does not have fragrant flowers. Homalomena has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic and Moonflower has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic. 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 Homalomena and Moonflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Homalomena and Moonflower
Season and care of Homalomena and Moonflower is important to know. While considering everything about Homalomena and Moonflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moonflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Homalomena is Loam, Sand and for Moonflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral and for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Homalomena and Moonflower Physical Information
Homalomena and Moonflower physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Homalomena and Moonflower are as follows:
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Moonflower leaf color: Green
Care of Homalomena and Moonflower
Care of Homalomena and Moonflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Moonflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Homalomena 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.
