Plant Care African Bindweed

African Bindweed

Also known as

ground blue-convolvulus and blue rock bindweed

Taxonomy

Convolvulus sabatius
Convolvulus
Convolvulaceae
Solanales

How to care for African Bindweed

💦 Water

How often to water your African Bindweed

Water needs for African Bindweed
0.5 cups
every 9

African Bindweed 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.

Calculate water needs of African Bindweed

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for African Bindweed in your home

Light needs and placement for plant African Bindweed: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

African Bindweed love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

African Bindweed does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of African Bindweed in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize African Bindweed

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for African Bindweed: repot after 2X growth

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 African Bindweed after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

African Bindweed prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

African Bindweed Water Frequency →

African Bindweed Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

African Bindweed requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

African Bindweed Light Requirements →

African Bindweed Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

African Bindweed is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

African Bindweed Toxicity to Cats →

African Bindweed Toxicity to Dogs →

African Bindweed Toxicity to Humans →


💩 Fertilizer

African Bindweed is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize African Bindweed →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
African Bindweed can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

African Bindweed Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in African Bindweed, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for African Bindweed

African Bindweed

African Bindweed


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.

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