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How to grow and care for Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr., Common sesban

Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr. 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 Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr.

How often should I water?

check Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr. 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 Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr. need?

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Bright direct light

Grow light

Light preference

Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

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8~40℃

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Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr. 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 Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Fabales, Family: Fabaceae, Genus: Sesbania, Species: Sesbania sesban

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Hardiness Zone10 - 12
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderFabales
FamilyFabaceae
GenusSesbania
SpeciesSesbania sesban

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