Paper Rose, Ventricose Morning Glory

Operculinaventricosa

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Operculina (oh-per-koo-LEE-nuh)
Species
ventricosa (ven-tre-KO-suh)
Synonym
Operculina turpethum var. ventricosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Hardiness
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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Netcong, NJ (Zone 5b) | December 2005 | neutral

Operculina ventricosa differs from O. turpethum in having its stems terete (rather than short-pilose and often glabrate), its peduncles w...Read More

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