Growing Hedge Bindweed Indoors: Containment and Longevity

Cynthia grew a hedge bindweed (morning glory family, invasive weed) seedling indoors in a north-facing window in a jar of water. It grew well. She asked if it could live 30 years.

Indoor Care

• Needs lots of sun—north window may not suffice long-term. Move to south window as daylight decreases.
• Once roots develop, transplant to plastic pot with drainage, set in decorative container.
• Soil: low nutrients, add fine gravel/sand.
• Prune and root cuttings in water to refresh the plant.

Follow-Up

Roots can spread 20–30 feet in ground, but in a pot they're contained. Cuttings: when vine is longer, cut anywhere and root in water. Photos showed healthy, normal growth.