Red Vetchling Plant Care

Red Vetchling (Lathyrus cicera) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Lathyrus genus. Red Vetchling is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and. Red Vetchling is also known as Chickling Vetch, Dwarf Pea, Cicercula anceps.

Red Vetchling displays a climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Red Vetchling produces colorful pea-like flowers in various shades.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Lathyrus cicera requires watering every 4–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.

Red Vetchling thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Lathyrus cicera grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Red Vetchling prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Red Vetchling to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Red Vetchling 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.

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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.

Red Vetchling can be propagated through seeds, division of rootball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to golden sweet pea plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Red Vetchling is susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Red Vetchling grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8a. Red Vetchling is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and.