How does the morning glory disperse its seeds?

I. Methods of seed dispersal

1. Self-ejection: The morning glory has a rather special way of dispersing its seeds and can spread them on its own to reproduce. Its seeds are wrapped inside a seed pod, and during the growing period they grow along with the plant; once they reach a certain stage, the pod and seeds mature, then the pod splits open and even generates an elastic force that flings the seeds out. After being ejected, the seeds fall into the soil and, if the environment is suitable, will rely on the soil to germinate and grow.

2. Animal dispersal: Besides dispersing seeds by self-ejection, the morning glory can also rely on animals. Its flowers are bright and attractive, which can draw in birds, and birds may swallow the seeds as food; because the seeds are large and heavy and have a very hard shell, the birds find them hard to digest, so they are excreted along with the droppings and will also grow after falling into the soil.

II. Methods of planting the seeds

If you want to grow them at home, you need to do it by sowing seeds. Buy good seeds from a seed shop, select plump, well-filled seeds, prepare a flower pot, fill it with soil, scatter the seeds into the soil and press the soil down gently. Water appropriately to keep it moist, and keep the temperature at around 15-22°C, which can promote the seeds to sprout as quickly as possible.