Oxeye bean
Mucuna urens
Mucuna
Fabaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This vigorous tropical vine requires consistent moisture and partial shade to thrive. Provide strong support structures as it can grow quite large and heavy. Best suited for experienced gardeners in warm, humid climates.
Care Requirements
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 240″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
120″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Consistently Moist
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-10° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 120″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Bolivia
Brazil North
Brazil Northeast
Brazil South
Brazil Southeast
Brazil West-Central
Colombia
Congo
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
French Guiana
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Hawaii
Honduras
Jamaica
Leeward Is.
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 16, 2022 by Flor Alex (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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No nurseries currently have this species in stock.