Showy Parrot Pea
Also known as
showy parrot-pea
Taxonomy
Dillwynia sericea
Dillwynia
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Showy Parrot Pea
Water
How often to water your Showy Parrot Pea
every 9
Showy Parrot Pea needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Showy Parrot Pea in your home
a window
Showy Parrot Pea may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Showy Parrot Pea
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 Showy Parrot Pea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Showy Parrot Pea
Showy Parrot Pea
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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.
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