Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Three Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
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Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Snakebite
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Kernel
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA alba
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Evening Glory, Moonflower
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
Moonflower
स्वीट कॉर्न
In French
Monet
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
Monet
Maíz dulce
In Greek
Μονέ
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Monet
milho doce
In Polish
Monet
Kukurydza
In Latin
Monet
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Convolvulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Moonflower and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Moonflower and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Moonflower and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Moonflower is Loam and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Moonflower and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Moonflower and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Moonflower and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Care of Moonflower and Sweet Corn
Care of Moonflower and Sweet Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.