Black-bean
Mucuna gigantea
Mucuna
Fabaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This large tropical legume vine requires ample space and strong support structures due to its vigorous growth. Maintain consistent soil moisture and provide partial shade protection from harsh sun. Best suited for experienced tropical gardeners with adequate space.
Care Requirements
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 240″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
144″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-10° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 120″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Andaman Is.
Bangladesh
Bismarck Archipelago
Caroline Is.
Comoros
Cook Is.
East Himalaya
Fiji
Gilbert Is.
Hainan
Hawaii
India
Kazan-retto
Kenya
KwaZulu-Natal
Lesser Sunda Is.
Madagascar
Malaya
Marianas
Mozambique
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 24, 2021 by Coordination Endemia (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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