Also known as Akar Saga · Bead Vine · Black-Eyed Susan
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Rosarypea (Abrus precatorius) is a slender, perennial, woody vine with distinctive bright red and black seeds, known for its toxicity and historical medicinal uses.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun to partial shade for best flowering and growth.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 20-30°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted, only during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Highly toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Rosarypea prefers consistently moist soil during its active growth period, but avoid waterlogged conditions.
Reduce watering significantly in winter, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings to prevent root rot. Ensure good drainage to keep roots healthy.
Prune to maintain shape and control size, especially if the plant becomes overgrown or leggy. Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best in early spring before new growth begins.
Remove any dead or damaged stems promptly.
Propagation is typically done by seed, which requires scarification or soaking to aid germination due to the hard seed coat. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings taken in spring or summer and placed in moist potting mix.
Repot young plants annually in spring, and mature plants every 2-3 years or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the previous one to avoid excessive moisture retention.
Identify plants like this with ePlant AI
Snap a photo to get care tips and match similar species on the go.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Rosarypea (Abrus precatorius)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Abrus |
| Species | Abrus precatorius |
Similar in genus Abrus
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
