Velvet Bean Seeds
Mucuna pruriens
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One of the most beautiful annual climbing vines indigenous to tropical
regions, especially Africa, India, and the West Indies. Flowers hang
in clusters in white to dark purple followed by clusters of pods that
contain seeds known as mucuna beans. Black seed variety with very little to no irritation from the pods.
This plant makes a most
interesting deck plant and grows well as a container plant for several years if
pruned and shaped, for the home or greenhouse, in addition to being a specimen
plant.
Treat as a tropical but can tolerate
moderate frost.
As with any plant, caution
should be exercised about leaves or seeds and use of the plant and whether
caution should be exercised around pets or children. It is the buyer’s
responsibility to know whether any plant or seed is acceptable or allowable for
the area being shipped to. Seller is not responsible for buyer’s use of plant
or seeds and any inherit dangers thereof if any. By purchasing this item buyer
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Fun Facts:
This variety produces seed pods that are not covered with the traditional reddish-orange hairs that have been known to cause irritaiton
The
species name "pruriens" (from the Latin, "itching
sensation") refers to the results to be had from contact with
the seed pod hairs
USES:
Greenhouse
Outdoor Standard Zones 9+
Potted Deck Plant
Sowing instructions:
Soak in warm water for 24 hours
Sow seed 3/4” deep at a soil temperature of 61-64° F. and keep moist
Sow in standard good draining potting mix
Plant Care:
Grow in a standard potting mix
Likes a deep, rich well fertilized soil
Keep moist and feed once a month
Transplant when large enough to handle into pots
Keep humid if in dry conditions by occasional misting
Culture
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full sun to partial shade is best; shade
tolerant
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moist, slightly acidic, well-drained, high
organic matter soil is ideal
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dislikes hot, dry locations
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avoid windswept winter locations
Landscape Uses
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specimen plant,
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accent plant for artistic appearance
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rock gardens
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proper planting, soil temperature, seed depth, type of soil, watering, proper
use of fertilizers and insecticides, disease free soil and light control.
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