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

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

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