Amberique-Bean
Also known as
amberique-bean, annual sand bean and trailing fuzzybean
Taxonomy
Strophostyles helvola
Strophostyles
Fabaceae
Fabales

How to care for Amberique-Bean

How often to water your Amberique-Bean

every 9
Amberique-Bean needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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

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.
Las Vegas, Nevada
43% Low

Growing Amberique-Bean in Las Vegas right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
February 3rd, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Las Vegas is currently low š.
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January 30th, 2023
Las Vegas is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Las Vegas is expected to increase by 32.6% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 12.4 megajoules of energy per ā¦
Finding light for Amberique-Bean in your home

a window
Amberique-Bean love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
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 Las Vegas, Nevada ā .
Amberique-Bean does not tolerate low-light š«.

How to fertilize Amberique-Bean

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 Amberique-Bean after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Amberique-Bean 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
Amberique-Bean 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.
Growth Pattern
Amberique-Bean 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 Amberique-Bean
Amberique-Bean
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

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