Winged Bean Plant Care
Psophocarpus tetragonolobus (L.) DC.
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The winged bean, also known as cigarillas, Goa bean, four-angled bean, four-cornered bean, manila bean, princess bean, star bean, kamrangi bean, pea, or dragon bean, is a tropical herbaceous legume plant.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Winged Bean?
Winged Bean grows best in bright indirect light.
What Is the Winged Bean?
Winged Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Psophocarpus genus. Winged Bean is also known as Goa Bean, Asparagus Pea, Four-angled Bean.
Winged Bean displays a vining, climbing growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Winged Bean produces small, pea-like flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Winged Bean Need?
Winged Bean thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Winged Bean 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 Winged Bean?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Winged Bean to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Winged Bean?
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 Winged Bean?
Winged Bean can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Winged Bean Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Winged Bean, 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 Winged Bean?
Winged Bean 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.
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Winged Bean 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 Psophocarpus genus — compare its care with other Psophocarpus species on PlantoScan.
Psophocarpus is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Winged Bean thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Psophocarpus tetragonolobus (L.) DC., family Fabaceae (first published in Prodr. 2: 403 (1825)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Winged Bean, 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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