Beach Morning Glory Plant

How to Manage Tobacco Mosaic Virus on Beach Morning Glory Plants

The vibrant flowers and trailing vines of beach morning glory (Ipomoea pes-caprae) are a beloved addition to coastal gardens. However, this popular plant can be susceptible to tobacco mosaic virus, a detrimental and highly contagious disease Fortunately, with preventative care and prompt action upon infection, beach morning glory growers can successfully manage tobacco mosaic virus … Read more

How to Manage Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus on Beach Morning Glory Plant

Tomato spotted wilt (TSW) is the No. 1 disease of tomatoes that we encounter these days. It can also affect peppers, celery, eggplant, peanuts, lettuce, pineapple, many legumes, and many ornamentals. TSW is caused by a virus spread by two species of thrips, tiny insects with scraping and rasping mouthparts. Thrips carry the wilt virus … Read more

How to Get Rid of Leafhoppers on Beach Morning Glory Plant

Beach morning glory (Ipomoea pes-caprae) is a vibrant, trailing vine that can brighten up any coastal garden with its large, purple blooms However, these plants are frequently plagued by leafhoppers – tiny, sap-sucking insects that damage foliage and stunt growth In this article, we’ll explore methods for safely and effectively eliminating leafhoppers from beach morning … Read more