How to grow and care for Lathyrus sphaericus Retz.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Lathyrus sphaericus Retz., Grass peavine
Lathyrus sphaericus Retz. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Fabaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant used to grow on every continent and in various climates, except Antarctica.
👀 Characteristics details
Most leaves are alternate and have stipules.
🌺 Flower
The flower has five petals, resembling the shape of a butterfly. This type of flower shape is called a papilionaceous corolla
🪴 Root&Soil
Most of them form symbiotic relationships with bacteria that can fix nitrogen in their roots. This allows them to thrive even in poor soil conditions.
water
How to water Lathyrus sphaericus Retz.
How often should I water?
check Lathyrus sphaericus Retz. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Lathyrus sphaericus Retz. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Lathyrus sphaericus Retz. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Lathyrus sphaericus Retz. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Lathyrus sphaericus Retz. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Lathyrus sphaericus Retz. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Fabales, Family: Fabaceae, Genus: Lathyrus, Species: Lathyrus sphaericus
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Lathyrus |
| Species | Lathyrus sphaericus |
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