Convolvulus aschersonii Plant Care
Convolvulus aschersonii Engl.
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Convolvulus aschersonii is a species of plant in the family Convolvulaceae. It is native to much of continental Africa as well as Madagascar.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Convolvulus aschersonii?
Convolvulus aschersonii grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Convolvulus aschersonii Native To?
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Cรดte d'Ivoire
- Djibouti
- DR Congo
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Republic of the Congo
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- The Gambia
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
What Is the Convolvulus aschersonii?
Convolvulus aschersonii (Convolvulus aschersonii) belongs to the Convolvulaceae family within the Convolvulus genus. Convolvulus aschersonii is native to much of continental Africa as well as Madagascar.
Convolvulus aschersonii displays a trailing vine growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Convolvulus aschersonii produces showy trumpet-shaped flowers in various colors.
What Light Does the Convolvulus aschersonii Need?
Convolvulus aschersonii thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Convolvulus aschersonii?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Convolvulus aschersonii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Convolvulus aschersonii?
Repot annually in early 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 Convolvulus aschersonii?
Convolvulus aschersonii can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Convolvulus aschersonii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Convolvulus aschersonii, 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.
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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Convolvulus aschersonii?
Convolvulus aschersonii is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Convolvulus aschersonii Engl., family Convolvulaceae (first published in Abh. Kรถnigl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 2: 349 (1891 publ. 1892)) โ World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Convolvulus aschersonii, 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.
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