Elliott's Milkpea
Also known as
Galactia elliottii elliottii, Galactia elliottii leavenworthii and Galactia pinnata
Taxonomy
Galactia elliottii
Galactia
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Elliott's Milkpea
Water
How often to water your Elliott's Milkpea
every 9
Elliott's Milkpea 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
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Elliott's Milkpea in your home
a window
Elliott's Milkpea love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Elliott's Milkpea does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Elliott's Milkpea in your home đĄ.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Elliott's Milkpea
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 Elliott's Milkpea after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Elliott's Milkpea 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
Elliott's Milkpea 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.
Fertilizer
Elliott's Milkpea should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itâs refreshed yearly, you shouldnât need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Elliott's Milkpea
Elliott's Milkpea
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
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