pearl lupin

How to Grow and Care for pearl lupin

pearl lupin · Lupinus mutabilis
Also known as: tarhui; tarwi

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, light, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light, dappled shade

Watering: Moderate watering, keeping soil lightly moist during active growthSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing pearl lupin

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate watering, keeping soil lightly moist during active growth
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingLight low-nitrogen feed once in spring and again before flowering
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, light, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light, dappled shade

How to Water pearl lupin?

Moderate watering, keeping soil lightly moist during active growth

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for pearl lupin?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for pearl lupin?

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What Soil Is Best for pearl lupin?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for pearl lupin?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize pearl lupin?

Light low-nitrogen feed once in spring and again before flowering

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How to Prune pearl lupin?

Deadhead to encourage more flowers

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How to Propagate pearl lupin?

Propagate from seed (indoors or outdoors)

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How to Transplant pearl lupin?

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How to Care for pearl lupin in Winter?

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How to Plant pearl lupin?

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, light, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light, dappled shade

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How to Repot pearl lupin?

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How to Harvest pearl lupin?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, rots, a leaf spot and a virus

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and lupin aphid

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The Toxicity of pearl lupin

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About pearl lupin

Attributes of pearl lupin

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Lupinus mutabilis
Genus
Lupinus
Family
Fabaceae
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