Poor Rush-pea Plant Care
Homalobus miser Rydb.
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Astragalus miser, the timber milkvetch, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. A perennial, it is native to western North America, except California.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Poor Rush-pea?
Poor Rush-pea grows best in bright indirect light.
What Is the Poor Rush-pea?
Poor Rush-pea (Homalobus miser) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Homalobus genus. Poor Rush-pea is native to western North America, except California.
Poor Rush-pea displays a vining, climbing plant growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Poor Rush-pea produces small, pea-like flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Poor Rush-pea Need?
Poor Rush-pea thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Poor Rush-pea in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Poor Rush-pea?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Poor Rush-pea to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Poor Rush-pea?
Repot every 1-2 years in early 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 Poor Rush-pea?
Poor Rush-pea can be propagated through seeds, division of rhizomes.
Is the Poor Rush-pea Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Poor Rush-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 Poor Rush-pea?
Poor Rush-pea is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. 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.
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Poor Rush-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 Homalobus genus (family Fabaceae) — search all Homalobus species in the plant lookup.
Poor Rush-pea thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Homalobus miser Rydb., family Fabaceae (first published in Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 40: 52 (1913)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Poor Rush-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.
- 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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