How to grow and care for Phaseolus vulgaris

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Phaseolus vulgaris

Phaseolus vulgaris 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright indirect light

10C° ~25C°

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 Phaseolus vulgaris

How often should I water?

check Phaseolus vulgaris 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Phaseolus vulgaris need?

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Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Phaseolus vulgaris likes Bright indirect 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 ~ 10K lux to thrive!

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20K~

2K

10K

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Temperature

Houseplants

-15

10~25℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Phaseolus vulgaris at home, make sure the temperature is 10~25℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

100

Phaseolus vulgaris prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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 Phaseolus vulgaris is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Fabales, Family: Fabaceae, Genus: Phaseolus, Species: Phaseolus vulgaris L.

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
HabitatCentral South America
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderFabales
FamilyFabaceae
GenusPhaseolus
SpeciesPhaseolus vulgaris L.

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