Silvery bindweed (Convolvulus bonariensis)
Care, watering, light and tips for Silvery bindweed 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 Silvery bindweed
Convolvulus bonariensis, known in Chile as 'Bocina', is a perennial plant from the Convolvulaceae family, valued for its showy trumpet-shaped flowers. Its trailing or climbing stems make it ideal for ground cover, rockeries, or hanging baskets, creating a cascading effect of foliage and blooms. Its white flowers, often with a yellowish center, attract pollinators and add a delicate, wild touch to the garden.
Native range
South America: Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, southern Brazil, and Paraguay.
Care tips
It prefers full sun exposure for abundant flowering, though it tolerates light partial shade. It requires moderate watering, allowing the top layer of the substrate to dry out between waterings, and is quite drought-tolerant once established. It thrives in well-drained soils, preferably sandy or stony, without waterlogging. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot, especially in heavy soils.
How to save a dying Silvery bindweed
- Warning signs
- Yellow leaves, weak and soft stems, lack of flowering, or general wilting.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. If potted, consider repotting or aerating the substrate.
- What kills it
- Prolonged waterlogging and lack of direct sun are its worst enemies, rotting its roots.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted and you act quickly to correct watering and sun exposure.