Convolvulus Sabatius
Also known as
African Bindweed, African Bindweed, ground blue-convolvulus and blue rock bindweed
Taxonomy
Convolvulus sabatius
Convolvulus
Convolvulaceae
Solanales
How to care for Convolvulus Sabatius
How often to water your Convolvulus Sabatius
every 9
Convolvulus Sabatius needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for African Bindweed in your home
a window
Convolvulus Sabatius love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Convolvulus Sabatius does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Convolvulus Sabatius
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Convolvulus Sabatius after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Convolvulus Sabatius
Convolvulus Sabatius
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.