Plant Care Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea

Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea

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Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate

Also known as

Everlasting Pea and Perennial Pea

Taxonomy

Lathyrus latifolius
Lathyrus
Fabaceae
Fabales

How to care for Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea

💦 Water

How often to water your Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea

Water needs for Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea
0.5 cups
every 9

Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea 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.

Calculate water needs of Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea: 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 Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea 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!

Benefits of Growing Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea →

Common Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea 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.

Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea Water Frequency →

Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea 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 🏡.

Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea Light Requirements →

Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea 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!

Best Soil Mix for Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea →

When and How to Successfully Repot Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea →


💩 Fertilizer

Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea 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.

How and When to Prune Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea →


🍂 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 Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea, 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.


Care Summary for Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea

Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea

Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea has a Pest magnet plant personality Pest magnet 1
Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
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05/20/2021

Got W few mites but easily fixed with spray

Fast grower Fast grower
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Pest magnet Pest magnet
Survivor Survivor

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