Bird's-Foot Milk-Vetch

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Astragalus ornithopodioides

Genus

Astragalus

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

How to care for Bird's-Foot Milk-Vetch

💦 Water

How often to water your Bird's-Foot Milk-Vetch

Bird's-Foot Milk-Vetch 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 Bird's-Foot Milk-Vetch in your home

Bird's-Foot Milk-Vetch love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Bird's-Foot Milk-Vetch does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bird's-Foot Milk-Vetch in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Bird's-Foot Milk-Vetch

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Bird's-Foot Milk-Vetch: 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 Bird's-Foot Milk-Vetch after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Bird's-Foot Milk-Vetch 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

Bird's-Foot Milk-Vetch 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

Bird's-Foot Milk-Vetch is not safe to consume. 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Bird's-Foot Milk-Vetch can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. 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 Bird's-Foot Milk-Vetch, 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.