
Drummond Milkvetch
Also known as
Drummond's milk-vetch and Drummond's milkvetch
Taxonomy
Astragalus drummondii
Astragalus
Fabaceae
Fabales

How to care for Drummond Milkvetch

How often to water your Drummond Milkvetch

every 9
Drummond Milkvetch needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât 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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Finding light for Drummond Milkvetch in your home

a window
Drummond Milkvetch love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Drummond Milkvetch does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Drummond Milkvetch in your home đĄ.

How to fertilize Drummond Milkvetch

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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Drummond Milkvetch after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Drummond Milkvetch 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.
Sunlight Needs
Drummond Milkvetch requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Drummond Milkvetch
Drummond Milkvetch
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
