Morning glories won’t survive well if you transplant them, so always plant your seeds where you want them to grow for the season. If you notice the leaves have brown edges and look white instead of green, they may have sunscald. Provide a little bit of shade during the hotter afternoon hours to fix it. [2] X Research source
During the hot summer months, it’s normal for the leaves on your morning glories to dry out. That just means your plant is putting its energy into making flowers.
You can use granular or liquid fertilizer. Avoid using fertilizer that’s high in nitrogen since you won’t get as many flowers from your morning glories. If your plant is dying from over-fertilization, replace the soil and make sure it has enough sunlight. Be careful, though, because really bright lights can cause further stress.
Mulch also helps the soil retain water so your morning glories are less likely to dry out. [9] X Research source
You can get insecticidal soap from your local gardening center.
All varieties of morning glories are susceptible to blooming later in the season. Morning glories can bloom through the early fall, so don’t get discouraged if you don’t see flowers right away in the summer.
Try scraping part of the seed with a file to help it germinate even better.
If your soil drains too slow or fast, try adding compost or peat moss to help improve the drainage.
