Atro
Macroptilium atropurpureum
Macroptilium
Fabaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Atro is a fast-growing tropical legume that thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates a range of soil conditions. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency as the plant matures. It is best suited for outdoor garden beds in warm, frost-free climates.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply But Allow Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Soil pH
5 – 8
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Andaman Is.
Angola
Arizona
Bahamas
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil North
Brazil Northeast
Brazil South
Brazil Southeast
Brazil West-Central
Burkina
Caroline Is.
China Southeast
Christmas I.
Cocos (Keeling) Is.
Colombia
Cook Is.
Costa Rica
Cuba
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Birds
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Feb 12, 2016 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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