Lambert Locoweed Plant
Lambert Locoweed (Oxytropis lambertii) grows up to 3 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is medicinal but not edible.
Habit
Herb
Height
0.3 to 1.0 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
USA
Climatic Condition
Arid, Semi-arid
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 60%
Potting media
50% Sand, 30% Loam, 20% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Minimal watering
Plant Weight
0.3 to 0.5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.6 to 1.2 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
1 to 2 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2 to 4 years
Health Benefits
Toxic, Prevents Poisoning (due to alkaloids)
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Rust, Leaf Spot, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot.
Reddish pustules on leaves, Brown or black spots on leaves, White, downy fungal growth, Curled and distorted leaves, Stunted growth, root decay.
Fungicides with propiconazole, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with mancozeb, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides.