Photo: William StephensCC BY 4.0via iNaturalistresized / cropped
Creeping Morning Glory Plant Care
Convolvulus prostratus Forssk.
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Convolvulus prostratus, also known as Ground Morning Glory, is a low-growing plant with beautiful funnel-shaped flowers that bloom in shades of pink, purple, or white. Its distinctive feature is its trailing stems and small green leaves that add a delicate touch to any garden.
Every 3–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Creeping Morning Glory?
Water Creeping Morning Glory every 3–7 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 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
What Is the Creeping Morning Glory?
Creeping Morning Glory (Convolvulus prostratus) belongs to the Convolvulaceae family within the Convolvulus genus. Creeping Morning Glory is native to India and Burma that is used in Ayurveda. Creeping Morning Glory is also known as Field Bindweed.
Creeping Morning Glory displays a trailing vine growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Creeping Morning Glory produces showy trumpet-shaped flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Creeping Morning Glory?
Convolvulus prostratus requires watering every 3–7 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 3–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Creeping Morning Glory Need?
Creeping Morning Glory thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Creeping Morning Glory Prefer?
Convolvulus prostratus grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Creeping Morning Glory prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Creeping Morning Glory?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Creeping Morning Glory to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Creeping Morning Glory?
Feed Creeping Morning Glory 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 Creeping Morning Glory?
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 Creeping Morning Glory?
Creeping Morning Glory can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to mallow bindweed plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Creeping Morning Glory Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Creeping Morning Glory, 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 Creeping Morning Glory?
Creeping Morning Glory 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Creeping Morning Glory Need?
Creeping Morning Glory grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9b. Creeping Morning Glory is native to India and Burma that is used in Ayurveda. In cooler regions, grow Creeping Morning Glory as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 9b – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Creeping Morning Glory 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.
Creeping Morning Glory 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 prostratus Forssk., family Convolvulaceae (first published in Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : 203 (1775)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Creeping Morning Glory, 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: William Stephens, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 9b – 11b, 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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