Decaisnea fargesii
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Decaisnea fargesii

Dead Man's Fingers

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
5–7
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
Click count
8
Observations
22

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Decaisnea fargesii, the blue sausage fruit, blue bean shrub, or dead men's fingers, is a member of the family Lardizabalaceae, and is native to Nepal, Tibet and China. It is a deciduous shrub that grows to 4 m tall and broad, but may achieve 8 m (26 ft) eventually.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

The blue bean tree does best in abundant sunlight, which fosters strong health and growth. Native to areas with plenty of daylight, it is not well adapted to shade. Throughout its stages of development it consistently requires ample sun exposure. Both too little and too much light can harm its vitality.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

The blue bean tree is an unusual plant native to cooler regions but can tolerate temperatures from 59 to 95 °F (15 to 35 °C). It prefers moderate conditions; too much heat or cold can impede its growth. In extremely cold periods, consider moving it to a warmer location to meet its temperature requirements.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 5-7
Soil pH: 5-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The Blue bean tree plant needs sufficient nutrients to achieve optimal fruit production. Apply fertilizer in early spring to promote new growth and flowering. Regular fertilization keeps the plant healthy, produces tastier fruit, and prevents nutrient deficiency problems like yellowing leaves and poor fruit production.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Decaisnea
Family
Lardizabalaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
4.88 m
Mature Spread
7.92 m
Leaf Color
Green, Blue, Yellow
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Flower Size
2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring
Planting Time
Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Nepal, India, Myanmar, Bhutan, China

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Common Names (1)

en Dead Man's Fingers