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Rosary pea.
Abrus precatorius
Prononciation AY-brus pre-ka-TOR-ee-us
Aussi appelée 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.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Moyenne
- Type de plante
- Perennial vine
- Lumière
- Full sun to partial shade
- Lumière en intérieur
- Lumière vive indirecte
- Arrosage
- Tous les 3 à 7 jours
- Taille adulte
- 6 to 20 feet
- Croissance
- Rapide
Entretien
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.
- Arrosage
- Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
- Engrais
- Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.
- Taille
- Trim back long stems to maintain the desired size and shape.
- Rempotage
- Move to a larger container once the roots begin to circle the pot.
- Sol
- Well draining sandy or loamy soil
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is extremely toxic to both cats and dogs if ingested.
Comment l'identifier
- Pinnately compound leaves with many leaflets
- Small pale pink or purple flowers
- Distinctive bright red seeds with black spots
- Slender woody climbing stems
Science
- Famille
- Fabaceae
- Genre
- Abrus
- Ordre
- Fabales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
Aussi dans
Ta plante a mauvaise mine ?
Cette page est un guide général. Pocket Botanist diagnostique les problèmes directement à partir d'une photo de ta plante, adapte l'arrosage à sa luminosité et te prévient quand il faut t'en occuper.
Ce guide a été généré par IA et vérifié avec la taxonomie du GBIF. Il s'agit d'informations générales, et non de conseils horticoles ou vétérinaires. Découvre comment nous concevons ces guides.