Kossmat's bindweed Plant Care
Convolvulus kossmatii Vierh.
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With its unique heart-shaped leaves and delicate pink or white trumpet-shaped flowers, this plant hails from the Mediterranean region. Plant collectors are drawn to Convolvulus kossmatii for its rarity and beauty, making it a prized addition to any garden or collection.
Every 5–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Kossmat's bindweed?
Water Kossmat's 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 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Kossmat's bindweed Native To?
What Is the Kossmat's bindweed?
Kossmat's bindweed (Convolvulus kossmatii) belongs to the Convolvulaceae family within the Convolvulus genus. Kossmat's bindweed is native to the island of Abd al Kuri in the Socotra archipelago of Yemen. Kossmat's bindweed is also known as Creeping morning glory.
Kossmat's bindweed displays a trailing vine growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Kossmat's bindweed produces showy trumpet-shaped flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Kossmat's bindweed?
Convolvulus kossmatii 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 Kossmat's bindweed Need?
Kossmat's bindweed thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Kossmat's bindweed Prefer?
Convolvulus kossmatii grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Kossmat's bindweed prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Kossmat's bindweed?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Kossmat's bindweed to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Kossmat's bindweed?
Feed Kossmat's 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 Kossmat's 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 Kossmat's bindweed?
Kossmat's bindweed can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to mallow bindweed plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Kossmat's bindweed Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Kossmat's 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 Kossmat's bindweed?
Kossmat's 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
Kossmat's 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.
Kossmat's bindweed thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Convolvulus Species
Other Convolvulus species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Convolvulus kossmatii Vierh., family Convolvulaceae (first published in Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 71: 416 (1907)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Kossmat's 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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