Dolichos lablab

Hyacinth Bean

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Vigorous climbing legume with heart-shaped leaves and purple flowers, cultivated for ornamental use or edible beans in warm tropical climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Hyacinth Bean
Family Fabaceae
Genus Dolichos
Species Lablab
Origin Africa / India
Blooming Summer to Autumn, purple flowers appear in racemes
Leaf Color Green / Purple-tinged
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained fertile loam or sandy soil with good organic content

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during germination, moderate watering once established, drought tolerant

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun exposure for optimal flowering and pod production

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Fertilization

Low nitrogen due to fixation; apply phosphorus/potassium for blooms, monthly feed during growing season

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Pruning

Trim trailing vines to control spread, remove dead pods and diseased foliage

Pest Control Aphid Bean Weevil Pod Borer Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 5000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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