Hedgehog bindweed Plant Care
Convolvulus erinaceus Ledeb.
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Convolvulus erinaceus, commonly known as Hedgehog bindweed, is a unique plant with slender stems and small white star-shaped flowers. This plant originates from the Mediterranean region and is loved by plant enthusiasts for its ability to attract butterflies and bees with its nectar-rich blooms.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Hedgehog bindweed?
Water Hedgehog bindweed every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Hedgehog bindweed Native To?
What Is the Hedgehog bindweed?
Hedgehog bindweed (Convolvulus erinaceus) belongs to the Convolvulaceae family within the Convolvulus genus. Hedgehog bindweed is native to the Central Asia and the Near East. Hedgehog bindweed is also known as Star bindweed.
Hedgehog bindweed displays a trailing vine growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Hedgehog bindweed produces showy trumpet-shaped flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Hedgehog bindweed?
Convolvulus erinaceus requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Hedgehog bindweed Need?
Hedgehog bindweed thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hedgehog bindweed Prefer?
Convolvulus erinaceus grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Hedgehog bindweed prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hedgehog bindweed?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Hedgehog bindweed to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Hedgehog bindweed?
Feed Hedgehog bindweed every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Hedgehog bindweed?
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 Hedgehog bindweed?
Hedgehog bindweed can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Hedgehog bindweed Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Hedgehog 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 Hedgehog bindweed?
Hedgehog bindweed 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.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Hedgehog 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 Convolvulus genus — compare its care with other Convolvulus species on PlantoScan.
Convolvulus is part of the Convolvulaceae plant family — browse all Convolvulaceae genera and species.
Hedgehog bindweed thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Convolvulus erinaceus Ledeb., family Convolvulaceae (first published in Pl. Nov. Casp.-Cauc. : 11 (1831)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hedgehog 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.
- 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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