Lupinus texensis Plant

Lupinus texensis is a medium-sized flowering herbaceous plant thriving in full sun and loamy soil, with no edible or medicinal properties.

Habit

Herbaceous

Height

0.4 to 0.6 m

Growth

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Sandy Loam

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

No

Medicinal

No

Origin

USA

Climatic Condition

Subtropical, Temperate

Temperature (°)

15°C to 25°C

Humidity (%)

50% to 60%

Potting media

50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost

Fertilizers

Organic Fertilizer

Watering

Regular watering

Plant Weight 

0.5 to 1.0 kg

Flowering Time

Spring to Early Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0 to 7.5

Water Ph level

6.0 to 6.5

Soil EC

0.5 to 1.0 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

1 to 2 kg per plant

NPK ratio 

04:03:02

life Span

3 to 5 years

Health Benefits

Nitrogen Fixing, Ornamental

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

40% loam, 30% sand, 30% compost

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Apply monthly with liquid organic fertilizer

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

Rust, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Aphids, Spider Mites

Symptoms

Orange pustules, white fungal coating, leaf curling

Organic Remedies

Neem oil, baking soda spray, prune infected leaves

In-Organic Remedies

Sulfur-based fungicides, systemic insecticides