Flemingia Bush Clover Plant
Flemingia Bush Clover (Flemingia macrophylla) grows up to 5 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is both edible and medicinal.
Habit
Herb
Height
1.5 to 3 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained sandy loam
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
East Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Warm
Temperature (°)
10 to 30
Humidity (%)
70 to 90
Potting media
Peat-perlite mix
Fertilizers
Low nitrogen, phosphorus
Watering
Low
Plant Weight
2-3 kg
Flowering Time
Late summer
Soil Ph level
5.0- 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Soil EC
0.4 to 1.2
Yield Per Plant
Soil stabilization
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
5-10 yrs
Health Benefits
Improves soil fertility, erosion control.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% compost, 25% sand, 25% peat moss
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with nitrogen-rich fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot
Brown or black lesions on leaves, Reddish or orange pustules on leaves, White powdery growth on leaves, Distorted leaves and sticky residue, Wilting and stunted growth
Neem oil, Compost tea, sulfur spray, improve air circulation, insecticidal soap, Improve soil drainage, Use Resistant Varieties.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole ,Sulfur-based fungicides, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Used in herbal medicine for pain relief, wound healing, and as an anti-parasitic.
- Contains flavonoids with antioxidant benefits.