How to grow and care for Lathyrus vernus (L.) Bernh.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Lathyrus vernus (L.) Bernh., Spring vetch, Spring bitter vetch
Lathyrus vernus (L.) Bernh. 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 vernus (L.) Bernh.
How often should I water?
check Lathyrus vernus (L.) Bernh. 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 vernus (L.) Bernh. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Lathyrus vernus (L.) Bernh. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-17
-17~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Lathyrus vernus (L.) Bernh. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Lathyrus vernus (L.) Bernh. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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 vernus (L.) Bernh. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Fabales, Family: Fabaceae, Genus: Lathyrus, Species: Lathyrus vernus
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Fabales |
Family | Fabaceae |
Genus | Lathyrus |
Species | Lathyrus vernus |
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