How much sunlight does my American Potatobean need?

American Potatobean 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my American Potatobean?

American Potatobean does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my American Potatobean?

American Potatobean should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for American Potatobean?

American Potatobean 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 Potatobean be grown outdoors?

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

American Potatobean

Q: Is American Potatobean easy to care for?

American Potatobean 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!

Q: How often should I water my American Potatobean?

American Potatobean 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.

About American Potatobean

Common Groundnut is a native perennial vine in the legume family. It is found in tidal and non-tidal marshes, wet thickets, stream banks and bottomland forests. It has edible fruits and large edible tubers that provide numerous health benefits. The only place it is cultivated as a food crop is in Japan.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Apios americana

Genus

Apios

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

Also known as

American potato-bean, apios, ground-bean, groundnut, potatobean, wild bean, American groundnut and groundbean

How to care for American Potatobean

Water

How often to water your American Potatobean

American Potatobean 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

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

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Finding light for American Potatobean in your home

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

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

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

American Potatobean does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize American Potatobean

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

American Potatobean 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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors