Sand Lucerne

Also known as

Medicago alaschanica, Medicago alatavica, Medicago annularis, Medicago caerulea pauciflora, Medicago caucasica, Medicago cibinensis, Medicago cibiniensis, Medicago cyclocarpa, Medicago falcata ambigua, Medicago falcata annularis, Medicago falcata cyclocarpa, Medicago falcata desertorum, Medicago falcata erectiuscula, Medicago falcata hybrida, Medicago falcata media, Medicago falcata sativa, Medicago falcata subdicycla, Medicago falcata versicolor, Medicago glutinosa denudata, Medicago glutinosa glabrata, Medicago grandiflora, Medicago hemicycla, Medicago hemicycla leninacanica, Medicago hemicycla loriensis, Medicago hemicycla maxima, Medicago hemicycla medidaghestanica, Medicago komarovii, Medicago komarovii cretacea, Medicago komarovii fructifera, Medicago komarovii incana, Medicago komarovii longifolia, Medicago kultiassovii, Medicago ladak, Medicago lavrenkoi, Medicago lilacea, Medicago media, Medicago media ochroleuca, Medicago media versicolor, Medicago mirandana, Medicago ochroleuca, Medicago pauciflora, Medicago rivularis, Medicago roborowskii, Medicago sativa ambigua, Medicago sativa atriflora, Medicago sativa caucasica, Medicago sativa decolorans, Medicago sativa gigantea, Medicago sativa grandiflora, Medicago sativa hemicycla, Medicago sativa hybrida, Medicago sativa kochiana, Medicago sativa media, Medicago sativa pallida, Medicago sativa parviflora, Medicago sativa pauciflora, Medicago sativa rosea, Medicago sativa rotundifolia, Medicago sativa tibetana, Medicago sativa tumida, Medicago sativa versicolor, Medicago sativa xvaria, Medicago sativoides, Medicago schischkinii, Medicago spuria, Medicago subdicycla, Medicago subfalcata, Medicago sylvestris erectiuscular, Medicago sylvestris pseudofalcata, Medicago tetrahemicycla, Medicago tianschanica, Medicago tianschanica fruticetorum, Medicago tianschanica lavrenkoi, Medicago tianschanica oblonga, Medicago tianschanica obovata, Medicago tianschanica ochroleuca, Medicago tianschanica riparia, Medicago tianschanica rivularis, Medicago tianschanica saxatilis, Medicago tibetana, Medicago trautvetteri, Medicago trautvetteri coenosa, Medicago trautvetteri mugodzharica, Medicago trautvetteri subdicycla, Medicago trautvetteri tenera, Medicago varia ambigua, Medicago varia pseudofalcata, Medicago varia pseudoglomerata, Medicago varia pseudosativa, Medicago varia rivularis, Medicago varia schischkinii, Medicago varia spuria, Medicago varia subdicycla, Medicago varia tianschanica and Medica media

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Medicago varia

Genus

Medicago

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

How to care for Sand Lucerne

💦 Water

How often to water your Sand Lucerne

Sand Lucerne 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Sand Lucerne in your home

Sand Lucerne love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Sand Lucerne does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Sand Lucerne in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Sand Lucerne

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Sand Lucerne: repot after 2X growth

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 Sand Lucerne after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Sand Lucerne 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

Sand Lucerne 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 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Sand Lucerne is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Sand Lucerne is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

💩 Fertilizer

Sand Lucerne 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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Sand Lucerne can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Sand Lucerne, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.