Adenocarpus

Family. Legumes.

Origin. Mediterranean, Western Europe.

Description. A genus of flowering plants. It is a semi-evergreen, erect or spreading perennial shrub with three-lobed, gray-green leaves on short petioles and golden-yellow to orange fragrant flowers, collected in dense racemes, blooming in late spring. After flowering, a period of fruiting begins, in which the plants form pods with seeds - peas - typical for members of the family. 

Height. It will reach a height of 1 - 1.5 m in 5 - 10 years. 

Flowering time

In spring or early summer.

Adenocarpus - home care

Temperature conditions

Regular room temperature all year round. 

Lighting

Photophilous, but should be shaded from direct sunlight in summer. In autumn and winter, you can provide the maximum possible lighting.

Care

It is recommended to prune after flowering; during warm periods it would be a good idea to take the plant out into the fresh air.

Substrate

Moderately fertile, very well-drained soil. Chalky, loamy, sandy soils. Due to excess nutrients, the plant “gets fat” - it abundantly increases green mass to the detriment of flowering. 

Feeding

In spring and summer, during the period of active growth, they are fed with complex mineral fertilizers 2 times a month.

Air humidity

There are no special requirements, it tolerates even very dry residential atmospheres and does not require spraying. 

Soil moisture

Abundant watering in spring and summer will ensure active growth and lush flowering; reduce watering in winter.

Transplant

If necessary, change the substrate. 

Reproduction

Cuttings and seeds. The cuttings are planted in loose sandy soil and kept under a plastic cover with sufficient humidity.

Pests and diseases

Rarely. 

Purpose

A large flowering plant for a spacious and bright room. 

Note

It grows better and blooms more abundantly in fairly close pots.