Membranous Wing-Pea Plant Care
Pterolobium membranulaceum (Blanco) Merr.
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Pterolobium membranulaceum is a flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. The woody vine is endemic to secondary forest of the Philippines.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Membranous Wing-Pea?
Membranous Wing-Pea grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Membranous Wing-Pea Native To?
What Is the Membranous Wing-Pea?
Membranous Wing-Pea (Pterolobium membranulaceum) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Pterolobium genus. Membranous Wing-Pea is native to secondary forest of the Philippines.
Membranous Wing-Pea displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Membranous Wing-Pea produces small clusters of pink, white, or purple pea-like flowers.
What Light Does the Membranous Wing-Pea Need?
Membranous Wing-Pea thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Membranous Wing-Pea?
Well-draining loamy soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Membranous Wing-Pea to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Membranous Wing-Pea?
Repot every 2-3 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 Membranous Wing-Pea?
Membranous Wing-Pea can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Membranous Wing-Pea Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Membranous Wing-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 Membranous Wing-Pea?
Membranous Wing-Pea 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.
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Membranous Wing-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 Pterolobium genus — compare its care with other Pterolobium species on PlantoScan.
Pterolobium is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Membranous Wing-Pea thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pterolobium membranulaceum (Blanco) Merr., family Fabaceae (first published in Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 35: 22 (1906)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Membranous Wing-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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