What is the growth pattern for American Hogpeanut?

American Hogpeanut is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

Can American Hogpeanut be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone American Hogpeanut can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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American Hogpeanut

Q: How often should I water my American Hogpeanut?

American Hogpeanut 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my American Hogpeanut need?

American Hogpeanut 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 🏡.

Also known as

hog-peanut and ground bean

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Amphicarpaea bracteata

Genus

Amphicarpaea

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

How to care for American Hogpeanut

Water

How often to water your American Hogpeanut

American Hogpeanut needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Houston, Texas.

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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Houston, Texas

43% Low

Growing American Hogpeanut in Houston right now

Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌

February 6th, 2023

Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in Houston is currently medium 👌.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determini…

Sunlight will increase by 27.7% ☀️

February 7th, 2023

Houston is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Houston is expected to increase by 27.7% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 12.1 megajoules of energy per m² p…

Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours 📈

February 6th, 2023

This month, Houston is getting an average of 6.9 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 8.1% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 11.1 total hours of dayl…

Light needs and placement for plant American Hogpeanut: 1ft from a window

American Hogpeanut love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Houston, Texas ⛅.

American Hogpeanut does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize American Hogpeanut

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for American Hogpeanut: 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 American Hogpeanut after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot American Hogpeanut

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

February 6th, 2023

The growing potential in Houston is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repot…