Morning Glories are beautiful flowers found in many gardens and landscapes. They are fast-growing and can make a wonderful addition to your garden if they are properly taken care of.
What if your Morning Glories are drooping and have discolored leaves? Why does this happen, and what can you do about it?
Morning Glories tend to droop because of pests, disease, insufficient water, and other reasons.
Read on for more of an understanding of why your Morning Glories may be in distress and what you can do about it.
What Are Morning Glories?
The Moring Glory plant shows itself with its lovely funnel-shaped blooms of varying colors. You can often find them in blue, white, purple, red, and yellow.
They tend to bloom in May and stay looking their best through September. For the most part, Morning Glories are annuals, but in warmer climates, they have been known to surprise us by coming back year after year.
How Should I Care for My Morning Glories?
Caring for the Morning Glory is relatively easy, and once they get established, they are almost no trouble at all. The soil should be moist but not oversaturated, and you can expect to water once or twice a week.
Morning Glories kept in containers may need some additional watering days, especially if you live in a warmer climate.
Why Are My Morning Glories Drooping?
There is a handful of reasons why your Morning Glories are struggling. Let’s look at some of the more common causes.
- Pests
- Inconsistent Moisture
- Over Watering
- Not Enough Sun
- Disease
Pests
Insects or pests can wreak havoc on plants, and if they are feeding on the leaves of your Moring Glories, you will notice the plants are wilting and turning yellow.
Sometimes it is difficult to identify what kind of pest is ruining your plants. Still, if you pull off an affected leaf and show it to your local nursery, chances are they can help you identify the culprit and suggest a proper remedy.
Inconsistent Moisture
Wiling in Morning Glories can be caused by an inconsistency in the moisture of the soil. Make sure you give your plants a long, deep watering once or twice a week, and be consistent.
Often folks will wait until their plants begin to droop before watering them, and this inconsistency can lead to problems.
Over Watering
Over-watering your plants can be just as much of a concern as under-watering. This is often the case with potted plants, as the nutrients get washed away, causing fungus and mold to develop.
Again, stick to a consistent watering schedule for your Morning Glories.
Insufficient Sunlight
Morning Glories that aren’t getting enough sunlight can begin to droop as they need plenty of sun to look their best.
You may need to transport them to a sunnier place in your yard or cut back any plants blocking their sunlight.
Disease
Morning Glories are subject to canker, a disease that causes them to droop and turn brown. If not dealt with, it can spread from the leaves to the stem and eventually to the entire plant.
If you suspect canker, cut away all of the infected parts from the plant to reduce the spread of the disease.
