Spanish flag

Spanish Flag (Ipomoea lobata) requires regular watering. Water your plant about once a week, ensuring that the soil is completely saturated with water each time you do. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Soil should dry out to about the top 1 inch before watering. Watering should be done in the morning so that any excess moisture can evaporate from the leaves during the day. Be sure to use tepid water as cold water may shock the plant and cause it to die. Fertilizer can be applied monthly to the soil and can be sprayed directly onto the leaves. Enjoy your new Spanish Flag!

Spanish Flag (Ipomoea lobata) plants thrive in sunny spots that receive 5-7 hours of direct sunlight each day. They grow best when temperatures stay consistently above 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius). They can take some light shade in parts of the day, but will need full sun for a majority of the day to produce their beautiful, vibrant colors. In very hot climates, some afternoon shade can provide protection from heat exhaustion for Spanish Flag plants.

For Spanish Flag (Ipomoea lobata), pruning should be done lightly during the summer season. It is best to remove dead flowers to encourage more blooms, as well as any crossing branches. The plant flowers heavily, so cutting back on some of the shoots that are crowded on the plant can also help prevent diseases from developing. It is recommended to prune the shoots back to 2 or 3 leaves, as their rapid growth will allow them to be encouraged to put out more growth and flowers. Pruning should be minimal so as to maintain the plants shape and flowering success.