Lance-leaved Rattlepod Plant
Lance-leaved Rattlepod grows up to 4 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, non-edible but has medicinal uses.
Height
0.4 to 1.2 m
Habit
Herb
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
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% Loam, 30% Sand, 20% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular 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
0.5 to 0.9 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
1 to 2 kg per plant
NPK ratio
05:10:05
life Span
3 to 4 years
Health Benefits
Nitrogen Fixing, Ornamental
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6-8 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Dark, sunken lesions on stems and pods, Orange pustules on leaves, Brown or black lesions on leaves, Distorted leaves, sticky residue, Wilting, stunted growth, and yellowing leaves
Crop rotation, removal of infected debris, Neem oil, sulfur spray, Neem oil, compost tea, Neem oil, insecticidal soap ,Improve soil drainage, compost tea
Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with propiconazole, Copper-based fungicides ,Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides