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Orobus laevigatus Plant Care
Lathyrus laevigatus Arechav.
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This plant is easily recognized by its delicate, pale green leaflets that resemble a hand with outstretched fingers. Originating from the Mediterranean region, it is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique foliage and ability to thrive in a variety of growing conditions.
Every 4–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Orobus laevigatus?
Water Orobus laevigatus every 4–7 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 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Orobus laevigatus Native To?
- Albania
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
What Is the Orobus laevigatus?
Orobus laevigatus (Lathyrus laevigatus) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Lathyrus genus. Orobus laevigatus is native to middle, eastern, and southeastern Europe.
Orobus laevigatus displays a climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Orobus laevigatus produces colorful pea-like flowers in various shades.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Orobus laevigatus?
Lathyrus laevigatus 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.
Watering Frequency
Every 4–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Orobus laevigatus Need?
Orobus laevigatus thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Orobus laevigatus Prefer?
Lathyrus laevigatus grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Orobus laevigatus prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Orobus laevigatus?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Orobus laevigatus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Orobus laevigatus?
Feed Orobus laevigatus 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 Orobus laevigatus?
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 Orobus laevigatus?
Orobus laevigatus can be propagated through seeds, division of rootball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to golden sweet pea plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Orobus laevigatus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Orobus laevigatus, 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 Orobus laevigatus?
Orobus laevigatus 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.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Orobus laevigatus Need?
Orobus laevigatus grows outdoors in USDA Zone 5a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 5a. Orobus laevigatus is native to middle, eastern, and southeastern Europe.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Orobus laevigatus 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 Lathyrus genus — compare its care with other Lathyrus species on PlantoScan.
Lathyrus is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Orobus laevigatus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Lathyrus Species
Other Lathyrus species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lathyrus laevigatus Arechav., family Fabaceae (first published in Mém. Soc. Émul. Doubs , sér. 3, 10: 193 (1865)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Orobus laevigatus, 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.
- Photo: Daderot, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 5a – 8b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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