Deer Pea Vetch
About Deer Pea Vetch
Deer Pea Vetch is a super rare houseplant đż that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light âïž and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Deer Pea Vetch likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.
Taxonomy
Vicia ludoviciana
Vicia
Fabaceae
Fabales
Also known as
Louisiana vetch and deer-pea vetch
How to care for Deer Pea Vetch
Water
How often to water your Deer Pea Vetch
every 9
Deer Pea Vetch needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât 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
Light
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Finding light for Deer Pea Vetch in your home
a window
Deer Pea Vetch love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Deer Pea Vetch does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Deer Pea Vetch in your home đĄ.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Deer Pea Vetch
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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Deer Pea Vetch after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Deer Pea Vetch 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
Deer Pea Vetch requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs 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
Deer Pea Vetch 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
Deer Pea Vetch 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.
Growth Pattern
Deer Pea Vetch 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 Deer Pea Vetch
Deer Pea Vetch
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
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