Burundi Cowpea
Taxonomy
Vigna unguiculata subsp. burundiensis
Vigna
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Burundi Cowpea
How often to water your Burundi Cowpea
Burundi Cowpea 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
Finding light for Burundi Cowpea in your home
Burundi Cowpea love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Burundi Cowpea does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Burundi Cowpea in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Burundi Cowpea
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 Burundi Cowpea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Burundi Cowpea
Burundi Cowpea
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.