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Calopo (Calopogonium mucunoides)

Calopo (Calopogonium mucunoides) is a vigorous tropical legume, often used as a cover crop and green manure for soil improvement and weed suppression.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Warm

Fertilizer

Light Feeding

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Keep soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Warm

Thrives in temperatures between 20-30°C; avoid frost and prolonged cold.

Fertilizer

Light Feeding

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted during the growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Flowering

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

Up to 5 meters

Spread

Up to 2 meters

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Trifoliate

Flower Size

2-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Calopogonium brachycarpum (Benth.) Benth. ex Hemsl.
Calopogonium flavidum Brandegee
Calopogonium orthocarpum Urb.
Stenolobium brachycarpum Benth.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusCalopogonium
  • speciesCalopogonium mucunoides
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Non-toxic

Additional Care Tips

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