Convolvulus subauriculatus
Care, watering, light and tips for Convolvulus subauriculatus on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Convolvulus subauriculatus
Convolvulus subauriculatus, known as Gomero Bindweed, is a Canarian endemic from the Convolvulaceae family. It's a perennial plant with a prostrate or climbing habit, featuring subauriculate leaves and funnel-shaped white or pink flowers. It's ideal for rockeries, low walls, or as ground cover in Mediterranean climate gardens.
Native range
Canary Islands, specifically La Gomera
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure and well-drained soil, preferably sandy or rocky, with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. This plant is drought-tolerant once established, so watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, which is its main enemy, and it does not require frequent fertilization. It tolerates pruning well to control its growth.
How to save a dying Convolvulus subauriculatus
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or whitish leaves, soft and drooping stems, stunted growth.
- First aid
- Move to semi-shade, reduce watering, check drainage, prune damaged parts. Protect from cold.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (root rot), direct sun and high temperatures without humidity.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not too damaged and environment is corrected quickly.