Vicia sativa

About Vicia sativa

Vicia sativa 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.

Vicia sativa likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Vicia sativa var. nigra

Genus

Vicia

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

Also known as

Vicia sativa, Vetch, common vetch, meadow vetch, garden vetch and tare

How to care for Vicia sativa

💦 Water

How often to water your Vicia sativa

Vicia sativa 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 Vicia sativa in your home

Vicia sativa love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Vicia sativa does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Vicia sativa

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Vicia sativa: 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 Vicia sativa after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Can I prevent a plant from producing seeds? While I was in Maine I noticed this plant/weed my relatives had growing in their front yard. It was killing their plants but I thought they were pretty so I took some. I knew it was a vetch of some sort and I was right. And when I was reading a little about them when I was watching them up so I could add them to my oasis I noticed that it said that they were “aggressively invasive” and then it said that they spread the through there seeds. Now I go by a rule when propagating, “When in doubt, Quarantine/Separate Out.” Which is my rule that if you have a plant you’re unsure about the species, you plant it in a pot and don’t put it near other plants or the ground. I’ve don’t this in the past but I’ve usually done it with plants that don’t seed. And before I had read this I wanted to put it on my front porch to wrap aroun the pillars. But even if I put it somewhere where the seeds won’t be able to reach the ground I have a LOT of birds and I know that they will probably eat the seeds. They aren’t going to seed right now because they don’t have any flowers so I want to get ahead of it. Worse case scenario I’ll just bring them in during seeding time but it would be amazing and so convenient if I didn’t have to worry about it. Thanks! #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PropagationStation #PestControl #OutdoorGrowing #vetch #MaineGang

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Vicia sativa 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

Vicia sativa 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

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

🪴 Soil

Vicia sativa 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!

💩 Fertilizer

Vicia sativa 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.

🧐 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.