Winged Bean.

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe

Mittel

Pflanzenart

Annual legume

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 2 bis 4 Tage

Endgröße

3 to 4 meters

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 9 bis 12

Blütezeit

Late summer to autumn

Pflege

Provide a sturdy trellis for this climber to scale as it grows quickly. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to encourage pod production. Watch for yellowing leaves which can indicate poor drainage or nutrient deficiency.

Gießen

Keep the soil evenly moist throughout the growing season.

Düngen

Use a balanced fertilizer low in nitrogen to support flowering.

Schneiden

Trim back excessive foliage to improve airflow and focus energy on pod development.

Umtopfen

This plant is typically grown as an annual and does not require repotting.

Boden

Well draining loamy soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatur

15 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

60 bis 90%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Gering

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically grown as an annual

Duft

Leicht

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

Raw consumption of the seeds or pods can cause digestive distress due to high levels of trypsin inhibitors.

Kinder

The seeds are small and hard, posing a potential choking hazard if left unattended.

Kontaktallergene

The foliage can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergene in der Luft

Pollen may trigger mild reactions in those with severe legume allergies.

Essbarkeit

Always cook the pods and seeds thoroughly to neutralize anti-nutritional factors before consumption.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Four distinct longitudinal wings on pods
• Compound leaves with three leaflets
• Bright blue or white pea flowers
• Vigorous climbing vine habit

Höhe

3 bis 4m

Breite

0,6 bis 1m

Blätter

green, deciduous

Blüten

blue, white, purple, 2 bis 4cm

Früchte

green, purple, Autumn

Häufige Probleme

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth appears on leaves during humid, stagnant conditions.
• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck plant sap.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed

Pflanzzeit

Spring

Überwinterung

In frost-prone areas, treat it as an annual and harvest before the first freeze. In tropical zones, cut back dead vines to encourage new growth in spring.

Im Kübel

It can grow in large containers of at least 20 liters, provided you supply a tall trellis.

Plant near tall crops to provide the necessary vertical space for the vines to spread.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Mais — Corn provides a sturdy natural trellis for the climbing beans.
• Gurke — They share similar moisture and heat requirements.

Ähnliche Arten

• Gartenbohne — Both are nitrogen-fixing legumes used for their edible pods.

Botanisches

Familie

Fabaceae

Gattung

Psophocarpus

Ordnung

Fabales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Tropical Asia and Papua New Guinea

Artenschutz

It is widely cultivated in tropical regions and is not considered threatened.

It is a perennial vine that acts as an annual in cooler climates, fixing nitrogen to thrive in nutrient-poor soils.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

culinary vegetable, nitrogen-fixing cover crop, ornamental vine

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Do I need a trellis?

Yes, this is a vigorous climber that requires strong support.

Can I eat the leaves?

Yes, they are often used like spinach in stir-fries.

Woher der Name kommt

The name Psophocarpus comes from Greek words meaning noisy fruit, referring to the sound the pods make when they dry and split.

Gut zu wissen

• The pods have four distinct wings running down their length.
• It is a nitrogen-fixing legume that improves soil health.
• The tubers are rich in protein compared to other root vegetables.
• It thrives in hot, humid climates where other beans struggle.