How much sunlight does my Beach Pea need?

Beach 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Beach Pea?

Beach 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!

Should I fertilize my Beach Pea?

Beach 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.

What is the growth pattern for Beach Pea?

Beach 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.

Can Beach Pea be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Beach Pea can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: How often should I water my Beach Pea?

Beach 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.

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.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Lathyrus japonicus

Genus

Lathyrus

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

Also known as

Sea vetchling, Sea Pea, Seaside pea, Lathyrus maritimus, beach pea and circumpolar pea

How to care for Beach Pea

Water

How often to water your Beach Pea

Beach Pea needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Atlanta, Georgia.

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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Check the growing potential in your area

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 Beach Pea in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Beach Pea: 1ft from a window

Beach Pea love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Atlanta, Georgia ⛅.

Beach Pea does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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