Vavilovia formosa Plant Care
Vavilovia formosa (Steven) Al.Fed.
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Lathyrus formosus is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial which grows primarily in high mountain areas on shale or rocky ground in Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and the Caucasus.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Vavilovia formosa?
Water Vavilovia formosa every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Vavilovia formosa?
Vavilovia formosa (Vavilovia formosa) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Vavilovia genus.
Vavilovia formosa displays a compact, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Vavilovia formosa produces small, pea-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Vavilovia formosa?
Vavilovia formosa requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Vavilovia formosa Need?
Vavilovia formosa thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Vavilovia formosa Prefer?
Vavilovia formosa grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Vavilovia formosa prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Vavilovia formosa?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Vavilovia formosa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Vavilovia formosa?
Feed Vavilovia formosa 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 Vavilovia formosa?
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 Vavilovia formosa?
Vavilovia formosa can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the Vavilovia formosa Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Vavilovia formosa, 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 Vavilovia formosa?
Vavilovia formosa is susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Vavilovia formosa Need?
Vavilovia formosa grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Vavilovia formosa as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Vavilovia formosa 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 Vavilovia genus — compare its care with other Vavilovia species on PlantoScan.
Vavilovia is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Vavilovia formosa thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Vavilovia formosa (Steven) Al.Fed., family Fabaceae — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Vavilovia formosa, 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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