Astragalus epiglottis — a medium houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Astragalus epiglottis

Astragalus Epiglottis

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A note from PlantMom

Triangle-pod milkvetch is fairly disease-resistant and generally not prone to illnesses. However, it can be affected by pests and diseases present in its environment. Such infections are typically mild. Regarding care, this plant needs moderate maintenance. Regular pruning is required to maintain a good appearance and encourage healthy growth. Applying fertilizer can also help stimulate flowering. Triangle-pod milkvetch is appropriate for anyone with outdoor space like a garden or patio and does not demand extensive plant-care experience. It may need more attention when grown indoors.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Astragalus Epiglottis.

Light

Triangle-pod milkvetch comes from bright, open habitats and thrives in full sun. It can handle partial sun but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This annual and biennial plant is known for being sun-loving.

Temperature

Triangle-pod milkvetch can tolerate a wide span of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can raise the chance of Triangle-pod milkvetch dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can increase the plant’s survival rate.

Fertilizer

Triangle-pod milkvetch does well with regular, dilute fertilizer applications to encourage healthy leaf growth. You should feed Triangle-pod milkvetch roughly once a month throughout the summer months. Nitrogen is important for foliage, and adding nitrogen-rich fertilizer helps Triangle-pod milkvetch thrive.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Astragalus
Family
Leguminosae
Hardiness Zone
8-10
Mature Height
10 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
15 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Native Area
Libya, Egypt, Turkey, Tunisia, Syria, Italy, Spain, Cyprus, Algeria, Greece, Morocco, Portugal
PLATES
Astragalus epiglottis leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Astragalus epiglottis leaf
PLATE 02 · leaf
Astragalus epiglottis flower
PLATE 03 · flower
Astragalus epiglottis flower
PLATE 04 · flower
Astragalus epiglottis fruit
PLATE 05 · fruit
Astragalus epiglottis fruit
PLATE 06 · fruit
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