Broom-like Flame Pea Plant Care
Chorizema cytisoides Turcz.
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Chorizema cytisoides is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae and is endemic to the southwest of Western Australia. It is an erect to low-lying or sprawling shrub with linear leaves and reddish-orange, yellow and purple flowers.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Broom-like Flame Pea?
Water Broom-like Flame Pea every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Broom-like Flame Pea Native To?
What Is the Broom-like Flame Pea?
Broom-like Flame Pea (Chorizema cytisoides) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Chorizema genus. Broom-like Flame Pea is native to the southwest of Western Australia.
Broom-like Flame Pea displays a vining, trailing growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 4 ft. Broom-like Flame Pea produces bright orange pea-like flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Broom-like Flame Pea?
Chorizema cytisoides requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Broom-like Flame Pea Need?
Broom-like Flame Pea thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Broom-like Flame Pea Prefer?
Chorizema cytisoides grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Broom-like Flame Pea prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Broom-like Flame Pea?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Broom-like Flame Pea to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Broom-like Flame Pea?
Feed Broom-like Flame Pea every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Broom-like Flame Pea?
Repot annually in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Broom-like Flame Pea?
Broom-like Flame Pea can be propagated through seeds, softwood cuttings.
Is the Broom-like Flame Pea Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Broom-like Flame Pea, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Broom-like Flame Pea?
Broom-like Flame Pea is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Broom-like Flame Pea Need?
Broom-like Flame Pea grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Broom-like Flame Pea is native to the southwest of Western Australia. In cooler regions, grow Broom-like Flame Pea as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Broom-like Flame Pea is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Chorizema genus (family Fabaceae) — search all Chorizema species in the plant lookup.
Broom-like Flame Pea thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chorizema cytisoides Turcz., family Fabaceae (first published in Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 26(I): 258 (1853)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Broom-like Flame Pea, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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