
Eastern Milkpea
About Eastern Milkpea
This plant is native to North America and can be found in southeastern states. Its habitat is quite diverse ranging from sandhills, scrub to open woods, roadsides, and clearings.
Taxonomy
Galactia regularis
Galactia
Fabaceae
Fabales

How to care for Eastern Milkpea

How often to water your Eastern Milkpea

every 9
Eastern Milkpea needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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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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 Eastern Milkpea in your home

a window
Eastern Milkpea love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Eastern Milkpea does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Eastern Milkpea in your home š”.

How to fertilize Eastern 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Eastern Milkpea after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Eastern Milkpea is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Eastern 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
Eastern Milkpea requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Fertilizer
Eastern 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 itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Eastern Milkpea 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.
Care Summary for Eastern Milkpea
Eastern Milkpea
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
