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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 29, 2016
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    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/moonflower/growing-moonflowers.htm

    Each pod from the Moonflower contains 2 to 4 round seeds. Break open the pods and remove the seeds.

    These seeds should be soaked for 24 hours before planting in 3" peat pots with a soilless mix.
    Cover the seeds with 1/4" potting mix and water well, keep in a warm location.
    You should have germination in 4 to 14 days if they seeds are viable.
    Allow the seedling to grow until the roots emerge through the peat pods.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 7, 2016
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    Verify your growing conditions and care with the link below.
    Make sure you have not over fertilized with too much nitrogen, as this will inhibit flowering.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/moonflower/growing-moonflowers.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 14, 2016
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    Moonflowers or Datura are in the genus of vespertine vines, which belong to the Solanaceae family.
    Yes, the Datura plant is considered a toxic plant, especially the seeds and flowers.

    I will bring this suggestion to our Editors, thank you.

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    September 7, 2016
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    Moonflower is a common name used for a few plant species, but the most common is Ipomoea alba, a morning glory species, so I will assume that is what you have.

    Sometimes flowers will lose their scent after they are rained on, but should develop a scent again soon. Also check the image at this site to make sure the plant you have really is Ipomoea alba, because ther flowers sold as moonflower may not have a scent:

    http://www.uaex.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/moonflower-9-16-05.aspx

    The flowers should develop small pods after they wilt, which will eventually turn brown. If none appear, there may be a pollination problem.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 8, 2016
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    The CDC reports Moonflower, plant and seeds as poisonous.
    It is also listed as toxic to dogs. Contact your vet if you pet ingests this plant or anything else they should not be eating.

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    September 18, 2016
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    By "moon plant" you probably mean moonflower plant. This plant has seeds growing in a spiky roundish pod.

    There is a separate plant called moonseed with a seed that looks like a flat disc, almost like a full moon with a small piece missing.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 22, 2017
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    This link will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/moonflower/moonflower-seed-harvesting.htm

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