Neustanthus phaseoloides
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Neustanthus phaseoloides

Tropical kudzu · Kudzu · Wild Kudzu Vine · Puero

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
5–7
Hardiness
Zone 10–12
Click count
10
Observations
95

Description

Source: leafsnap

Neustanthus is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the pea family Fabaceae and its tribe Phaseoleae. The only species is Neustanthus phaseoloides, called tropical kudzu. This species is a forage crop and cover crop used in the tropics. It is known as puero in Australia and tropical kudzu in most tropical regions. It is related to the genus Pueraria and artificial hybridization with P. montana var. lobata has been achieved. Prior to 2016, the accepted name was Pueraria phaseoloides.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Tropical kudzu prospers in places with uninterrupted, all-day sunlight. Although it can tolerate situations with some shading, its foliage may be less dense. Native to tropical areas, it is adapted to locations with plentiful light, which is vital for its growth and vigor. If given too little or too much light, it can develop sunburn or show reduced growth.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Tropical kudzu is native to tropical climates and grows best at temperatures between 68 to 100 °F (20 to 38 ℃). Seasonal adjustments may be necessary to keep the plant within this temperature range.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 5-7
Soil pH: 5-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Tropical kudzu needs the most fertilizer during its active growth period, primarily in spring, summer, and early fall. Fertilization provides essential nutrients that the soil might lack, encouraging healthy root and stem growth and maintaining the attractive foliage that is a key characteristic of this plant.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb, Vine
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Neustanthus
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
6.1 m to 18.29 m
Mature Spread
2.13 m to 4.88 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
Lavender
Flower Size
2.54 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter
Native Area
Nepal, Sri Lanka, Solomon Islands, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Laos, Brunei, Thailand, China

Tags (5)

Common Names (4)

en Tropical kudzu
en Kudzu
en Wild Kudzu Vine
en Puero