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Cracca constricta Plant Care
Sphinctospermum constrictum (S.Watson) Rose
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Sphinctospermum is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Faboideae. It is a monotypic genus, containing the single species Sphinctospermum constrictum. It is native to North America, where it occurs in Mexico and Arizona in the southwestern United States. The plant is known by the common name hourglass peaseed.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Cracca constricta?
Cracca constricta grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Cracca constricta Native To?
What Is the Cracca constricta?
Cracca constricta (Sphinctospermum constrictum) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Sphinctospermum genus. Cracca constricta is native to North America. Cracca constricta is also known as Tephrosia constricta.
Cracca constricta displays a vining, trailing growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Cracca constricta produces small clusters of pink, purple, or white pea-like flowers.
What Light Does the Cracca constricta Need?
Cracca constricta thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Cracca constricta 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 Cracca constricta?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Cracca constricta to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Cracca constricta?
Repot every 1-2 years 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 Cracca constricta?
Cracca constricta can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Cracca constricta Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cracca constricta, 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 Cracca constricta?
Cracca constricta 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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Cracca constricta 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 Sphinctospermum genus — compare its care with other Sphinctospermum species on PlantoScan.
Sphinctospermum is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Cracca constricta thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Sphinctospermum constrictum (S.Watson) Rose, family Fabaceae — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cracca constricta, 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.
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- 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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