Water
Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions, especially during cooler months.
Centrosema bracteosum is a perennial herbaceous plant from South America, known for its delicate flowers and as a potential forage legume.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers bright, direct sunlight for optimal flowering and growth.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-25°C; protect from frost.
Light
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly during growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions, especially during cooler months.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or damaged stems promptly. Heavy pruning is generally not required for this species.
Propagate from seeds sown in spring under glass or in a warm propagator. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-ripe shoots in summer and rooted in moist conditions.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix and a slightly larger pot.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Centrosema |
| Species | Centrosema bracteosum |
Similar in genus Centrosema
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data