
Pigeonpea
Cajanus cajan
Pigeonpea is a hardy, drought-tolerant shrub legume that grows best in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil. It is largely self-sufficient once established, fixing nitrogen in the soil and requiring minimal fertilization. Commonly grown for its protein-rich seeds, it also serves as a living windbreak or cover crop in tropical and subtropical gardens.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
48″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Lightly Moist But Never Waterlogged
Temperature
-10° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Dec 14, 2019 by corentin fleury (cc-by-sa)
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