Esparsetten-Tragant

Also known as

Astragalus arenarius multijugus, Astragalus atrocarpus, Astragalus banaticus, Astragalus borysthenicus, Astragalus chaldiranicus, Astragalus chlorocarpus, Astragalus chlorocarpus albiflorus, Astragalus clorocarpus, Astragalus dacicus, Astragalus goktschaicus, Astragalus hybridus, Astragalus kitianus, Astragalus kosmaljanicus, Astragalus linearifolius, Astragalus longiflorus, Astragalus maximus, Astragalus microphyllus, Astragalus moldavicus, Astragalus onobrychis albiflorus, Astragalus onobrychis alpinus, Astragalus onobrychis banaticus, Astragalus onobrychis brevifoliatus, Astragalus onobrychis chlorocapus, Astragalus onobrychis chlorocarpus, Astragalus onobrychis dacicus, Astragalus onobrychis ernesti-mayeri, Astragalus onobrychis gilliattii, Astragalus onobrychis goktschaicus, Astragalus onobrychis grandiflorus, Astragalus onobrychis kraljevensis, Astragalus onobrychis leucanthus, Astragalus onobrychis linearifolius, Astragalus onobrychis major, Astragalus onobrychis maximus, Astragalus onobrychis microphylhts, Astragalus onobrychis microphyllus, Astragalus onobrychis moldavicus, Astragalus onobrychis multijugus, Astragalus onobrychis purpurascens, Astragalus onobrychis rigidus, Astragalus onobrychis rochelianus, Astragalus onobrychis skorpili, Astragalus onobrychis sofianus, Astragalus onobrychis stenophyllus, Astragalus onobrychis stipulaceus, Astragalus onobrychis varnensis, Astragalus onobrychis wagneri, Astragalus pancicii, Astragalus parvifolius, Astragalus psedonobrychis, Astragalus pseudohirsutus, Astragalus pseudonobrychis, Astragalus pseudoonobrychis, Astragalus purpurascens, Astragalus rasmontii, Astragalus rochelianus, Astragalus skorpili, Astragalus sofianus, Astragalus stenophyllus, Astragalus tragoides, Astragalus trichocarpus, Astragalus troitzkii, Astragalus troizkii and Astragalus varnensis

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Astragalus onobrychis

Genus

Astragalus

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

How to care for Esparsetten-Tragant

💦 Water

How often to water your Esparsetten-Tragant

Esparsetten-Tragant 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 Esparsetten-Tragant in your home

Esparsetten-Tragant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Esparsetten-Tragant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Esparsetten-Tragant

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

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Esparsetten-Tragant 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

Esparsetten-Tragant 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 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Esparsetten-Tragant is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Esparsetten-Tragant is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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

🍂 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 Esparsetten-Tragant, 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.