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Soybean

About Soybean

Soybean is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Soybean belongs to the Glycine genus, and is native to Northern South America and Eastern Tropical Asia.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Glycine max

Genus

Glycine

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

Also known as

Soy Bean (edamame)

How to care for Soybean

💦 Water

How often to water your Soybean

Soybean needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Soybean in your home

Soybean love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Soybean does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Soybean in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Soybean

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Soybean: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Soybean after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Soybean is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Soybean →

Benefits of Growing Soybean →

Common Soybean Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Soybean →

💦 Water Needs

Soybean prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Soybean Water Frequency →

Soybean Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Soybean requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Soybean Light Requirements →

Soybean Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Soybean is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Soybean can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Soybean Temperature Tolerance →

Soybean Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Soybean →

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How to Plant Soybean →

Where to Plant Soybean →

Winter Care for Soybean →

Best Companion Plants for Soybean →

Is Soybean a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Soybean, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.