Water
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during active growth and flowering. Reduce watering in cooler months or when the plant is dormant.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Babricou Bean · Barbicou-Bean
Canavalia brasiliensis, the Brazilian Jackbean, is a vigorous vine native to tropical America, known for its attractive pink to purple flowers and its use as a ground cov
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Regularly during growing season
75% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 20-30°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during active growth and flowering. Reduce watering in cooler months or when the plant is dormant.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth, or to remove dead or damaged stems. Pinching back young plants can promote branching. Minimal pruning is usually required for this vigorous climber.
Easily propagated from seeds sown directly into the ground after the last frost, or started indoors a few weeks prior. Scarify seeds or soak them in warm water for 24 hours to improve germination rates.
Repot young plants annually or when root-bound. Mature plants can be left in larger containers or planted directly in the ground. Use a well-draining potting mix, and handle the root ball gently.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Brazilian Jackbean (Canavalia brasiliensis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Canavalia |
| Species | Canavalia brasiliensis |
Similar in genus Canavalia
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
