My Ipomoea carnea struggled in hot, full sun, for many years. I finally decided to remove it and throw it away. It sat on top of the compost heap for a while, until it dawned on me that this plant had developed a beautiful caudex and could be (should be), salvaged.
I potted it up, with the root ball (caudex) well above the soil line. It didn't take long before a beautiful new plant began to take shape. It also seems to appreciate this part sun location.
I'm so glad this didn't end up as compost!!








