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Great Bindweed Plant Care
Calystegia silvatica Griseb.
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This plant's heart-shaped leaves, native to Europe and western Asia, are its most distinctive visual feature. Calystegia silvatica's beautiful trailing vines and white trumpet-shaped flowers make it a sought-after addition for plant collectors looking to add a touch of elegance to their gardens.
Every 5–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Great Bindweed?
Water Great Bindweed every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Great Bindweed Native To?
What Is the Great Bindweed?
Great Bindweed (Calystegia silvatica) belongs to the Convolvulaceae family within the Calystegia genus. Great Bindweed is native to southern Europe. Great Bindweed is also known as Morning Glory, Hedge Bindweed.
Great Bindweed displays a trailing vine growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Great Bindweed produces showy trumpet-shaped flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Great Bindweed?
Calystegia silvatica requires watering every 5–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Great Bindweed Need?
Great Bindweed thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Great Bindweed Prefer?
Calystegia silvatica grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Great Bindweed prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Great Bindweed?
Well-draining sandy loam with organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Great Bindweed to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Great Bindweed?
Feed Great Bindweed every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Great Bindweed?
Repot annually in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Great Bindweed?
Great Bindweed can be propagated through seeds, division of rhizomes. Similar propagation techniques also apply to morning glory plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Great Bindweed Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Great Bindweed, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Great Bindweed?
Great Bindweed is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Great Bindweed Need?
Great Bindweed grows outdoors in USDA Zone 6a – 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 6a. Great Bindweed is native to southern Europe.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6a – 9b
Keep exploring plants
Great Bindweed is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Calystegia genus — compare its care with other Calystegia species on PlantoScan.
Calystegia is part of the Convolvulaceae plant family — browse all Convolvulaceae genera and species.
Great Bindweed thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Calystegia Species
Other Calystegia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Calystegia silvatica Griseb., family Convolvulaceae (first published in Spic. Fl. Rumel. 2: 74 (1844)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Great Bindweed, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Public domain, CC0 1.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 6a – 9b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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