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About Beach Pea
Beach Pea is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Beach Pea likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.
Beach Pea belongs to the Lathyrus genus, and is native to Western and Northern Europe.
⚠️ Beach Pea is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Lathyrus japonicus
Lathyrus
Fabaceae
Fabales
Also known as
Sea vetchling, Sea Pea, Seaside pea, Lathyrus maritimus, beach pea and circumpolar pea

How to care for Beach Pea
How often to water your Beach Pea

every 9
Beach 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Beach Pea in your home

a window
Beach Pea love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Beach Pea does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Beach Pea in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Beach 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 Beach Pea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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My plant is dying and I don’t know what’s wrong My plant pete has been dying and I don’t know what’s wrong. So it first started when his soil was wet for a very long time and when it first in a long time turned dry only in the middle though, I took this opportunity to water him because I was concerned. Then after this his soil was just wet for so long and today I watered him knowing yes that his soil still looked wet. And I come back from school and his leaves are falling off more and I don’t know what to do. I’m scared, I don’t want him to die. Please help! The pictures are from today. BTW, the first picture is only the middle part of him, the top part has a couple of leaves and his pea. And stem is still strong.
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Propagation attempt number 2! #JapaneseHoneysuckle Saw this on my walk and just add to take a little peice (there was a bunch of it so don’t worry I didn’t take like the only part of the plant) and I could use some tips! I hope this will be easier to propagate then the #SeaVetchling ! Thanks! #PropagationStation #Propagation #PropDontShop
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What’s going on??😭 What’s wrong with my #SeaVetchling and how do I fix it? 😭 #Transplant #Propagation #NotSoHappyPlants
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How do I breed plants? And any helpful information about breeding plants. I’m back with another random question! So, how do I breed plants? And how do I mix plants? (Like planting them next to each other so they grow into one) Im curious and considering doing this. Thanks! #PlantAddict #PropagationStation #PlantCorner #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #ScienceWithGreg #SeaVetchling
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Spooky Cat has made an appearance. I also impulsively bought this beauty while picking up extra candy for trick or treating at the store. This is my redemption arc after not knowing how to take care of an orchid and losing all its blooms and still has not regrown flower shoots for two years. #catsofgreg #catsandplants #spookyseason #greggetsspooky
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Snow peas are fading Is it because I've put it in direct sunlight for about 5 hrs a day? I know nothing - please help!
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Am I watering too much?
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Does anyone know why my pea plant’s leaves are yellow and dead towards the bottom of the plant? It may just be that it’s too hot here for them to be at their best. It’s consistently 95-100 degrees.
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Why are my pea leavs turning brown and crunchy? Peas grew and I picked them and there's even some new growth
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Second round of peas are coming along nicely 🥰❤️
Care Summary for Beach Pea
Beach Pea
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
