Velvet Bean (Mucuna pruriens) is a fast-growing, herbaceous vine valued as a cover crop and for its nitrogen-fixing ability. Its pods have irritating hairs, and seeds con
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
Watering
Moderate, consistent moisture, especially during establishment.
Soil
Well-drained, fertile loamy soils
Temperature
Prefers warm, tropical conditions; sensitive to frost.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Low nitrogen needs due to nitrogen fixation; benefits from phosphorus and potassium.
Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
Moderate, consistent moisture, especially during establishment.
Well-drained, fertile loamy soils
Prefers warm, tropical conditions; sensitive to frost.
Outdoor
Low nitrogen needs due to nitrogen fixation; benefits from phosphorus and potassium.
Plant Type
Herb, Vine
Plant Category
Medicinal, Flowering
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
3-18 m
Spread
1-3 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Trifoliate
Flower Size
2.5-4 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
80000
Weed Status
Yes
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 7/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 7/5
Edible
No
The hairs on the pods cause severe skin irritation. Raw seeds contain L-DOPA, which can be toxic if ingested by humans or pets.
