The Secret to Growing Moonflowers

[@Investigativebean]

We actually started planting moon flower in our “moon garden.”

[@desertweasel6965]

I didn't do anything to my seeds, but plant them and they all came up within days. These seeds are huge, they are not small.

[@kimmemarker974]

Thank you. awesome info. Its my first year with moon flowers *fingers crossed*

[@aromanesence2275]

Good luck! 🍀😊

[@FatNebraskaMom]

I Ioved this whole video. Your poetic sense. Lol. Im like the same way. Looking at my packages of seeds right now in fear. I tried to do them four years ago and they didnt get enough sun. It was very depressing.

[@ramakatragadda863]

Can we pinch moon flower vine for more stems ?

[@jenelle152]

I just use nail clippers and clip a bit into one of the edges and it works great

[@tashacherry1480]

I grew 2 two years ago and this year one popped up all on it own in a random spot. I finally caught its bloom early this a.m.

[@BetsyElliott-y4v]

Mine go crazy in Michigan

[@coolbeans-plantbased707]

My first one should bloom tonight!! Very excited!

[@theloreaxe]

Well, I doubt I'm getting blooms this year. 😅 I sanded my seeds and soaked them before starting in germination trays, but I transplanted them directly into the ground (in mostly clay soil). I probably put nitrogen fertilizer on them along the way too. I have 6 plants, but they are growing sooooo slowly. One of them is only about 5 inches tall...4 months later. I'll try your tips next year. Thanks!

[@Hamsterpenguins]

Any updates? I’m curious about burying them in containers. I just planed mine down like 2-5” apart directly in ground in So Cal but I’ll dig them up and separate them knowing how large each might get.

[@aromanesence2275]

Even in containers they will get massive. By using like a 1 gallon container you will still get normal size moonflowers, but the restricted root growth will shock the plant into flowering more prolifically. I actually decided against growing them this year, too much I’m already doing haha. Give it a try though if you’re interested. Thanks :)

[@mogwaisales]

Backstory, im a man with zero experience in growing things but my dear wife mentioned that she wants moonflowers. I'll do whatever it takes to cultivate moonflowers for her but your video was hard to get through and I don't feel I'll be any better at doing it than I was before. I'm not putting you down I just want to do this for my wife.

[@SKL194]

I am still fail in seed germination. I have bought 3rd time and still seeds float on water surface in water test.. plz tell me are these viable?

[@barbarcreighton6726]

Knowing the differences and how to tell Ipomoea from Datura is important because of their toxicity. Ipomoea produces seeds that have a mild hallucinogenic effect but is otherwise safe. Every part of the Datura plant is toxic and can be deadly to animals and humans if consumed in large amounts.

[@susanruzicka2555]

I guess I didn't know about the clay soil or forgot. And I'm thinking the pot is for making it rootbound for more blooms, really smart. Have you ever grown one and pinched it like basil to form a small shrub shape? I'm trying after 25 years only this time I want a vine like you. Thanks for posting.

[@aromanesence2275]

Yeah I’ve actually wanted to try that, but I haven’t yet. I may in the future. Thank you!

[@dkleath8697]

Thanks for the tips!

[@cmadd498]

I have very sandy soil so my moonflowers vines get very big but not many flowers and last year no flowers but seeds all over the place. I am assuming it is because my soil is not clay and needs more phosphorus? I also live in zone 7 but they come back every year probably because of Global Warming. I grow morning glories with my vine so I have flowers on the morning gloires but not the moonflowers. Can I add the bone meal now to help with flowering even though my vines are big!? They go up my poarch on all sides.

[@aromanesence2275]

Yes, phosphorous will help it to flower, but if you want a lot of flowers, you should follow the steps I spoke about in the video. Good luck!

[@michelelara5982]

Angel trumpets are beautiful but poisonous to pets and humans. They smell wonderful too.

[@Angel0Rose]

it’s also a psychedelic!

[@barbarcreighton6726]

Datura is poisonous .... BUT Ipoema Alba ( moonflower) is a morning glory and quite hallucinogenic. but not so dangerous ..--- Not sure why this clip is not scientific enough and confusing .

[@giovannigasolini9577]

How do you trip balls off em? Do that video next. 😂

[@desertweasel6965]

They're nasty and not a pleasant experience. I have tried it and it wasn't enjoyable at all. It caused nausea and a weird, stretching vision that makes it hard to focus. Not good, eat some mushrooms or something else.