Stylo Plant 

Stylo (Stylosanthes spp.), a hardy herb growing up to 3 ft, prefers sandy soil, full sun, low moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.

Habit

Herb

Height

0.3-0.5 m

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, loamy

Shade

Full

Moisture

Low

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Tropical, Subtropical

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

25-30°C

Humidity (%)

60-80%

Potting media

Loamy, peat

Fertilizers

Organic, balanced NPK

Watering

Regular

Plant Weight 

100-300 g

Flowering Time

Summer, Fall

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.0

Water Ph level

6.0 - 7.0

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Forage, cover crop

NPK ratio 

20:10:10

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

Forage, nitrogen fixation

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

40% compost, 30% sand, 30% peat moss

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Anthracnose, Canker Disease.

Symptoms

Brown spots on leaves, Orange pustules on leaves, White fungal growth on leaves, Dark lesions on leaves, Lesions on stems and branches.

Organic Remedies

Neem oil, compost tea, sulfur-based sprays, Improve air circulation, Prune affected areas. 

In-Organic Remedies

Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Fungicides with azoxystrobin, Copper-based fungicides.

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

• Rich in protein, used as a forage crop.

• Supports soil fertility and erosion control.