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Rosary pea.
Abrus precatorius
Pronunciación AY-brus pre-ka-TOR-ee-us
También se conoce como Crab's Eye, Indian-licorice, Indian-liquorice, Jumbi Bead, Jumbie Beads, Jumby Beans, Liquorice Plant, Luckybean Creeper
The rosary pea is a beautiful but highly dangerous climbing vine known for its striking red and black seeds. It is native to tropical regions and often grows as an invasive weed in warmer climates. You should handle this plant with extreme caution due to the potent toxins found in its seeds.
De un vistazo
- Nivel de cuidados
- Media
- Tipo de planta
- Perennial vine
- Luz
- Full sun to partial shade
- Luz en interior
- Luz indirecta brillante
- Riego
- Cada 3 a 7 días
- Tamaño adulto
- 6 to 20 feet
- Ritmo de crecimiento
- Rápido
Cuidados
Provide a sturdy trellis for this vigorous climber to support its rapid growth. Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to mimic its tropical home. Watch for yellowing leaves which can indicate overwatering or poor drainage.
- Riego
- Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
- Abonado
- Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.
- Poda
- Trim back long stems to maintain the desired size and shape.
- Trasplante
- Move to a larger container once the roots begin to circle the pot.
- Suelo
- Well draining sandy or loamy soil
- pH del suelo
- 6.0 to 7.5
Seguridad
- Mascotas
- This plant is extremely toxic to both cats and dogs if ingested.
Cómo identificarla
- Pinnately compound leaves with many leaflets
- Small pale pink or purple flowers
- Distinctive bright red seeds with black spots
- Slender woody climbing stems
Ciencia
- Familia
- Fabaceae
- Género
- Abrus
- Orden
- Fabales
- Clase
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.
También en
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