Erythrina Herbacea

Erythrina Herbacea Care

Erythrina Herbacea

Other names: Cherokee Bean

What is the plant

Coralbean is a low, glossy-leaved, thorny shrub to 6 ft. with many herbaceous, annual stems arising from the woody lower stem and perennial root. The long-petioled, leaflets are distinctively arrowhead-shaped. Leaves are alternate, scattered along the stem, 3 leaflets forming the leaf, which is often prickly beneath.

If you’ve recognized any mistakes feel free to notify us about it. This would help us to provide only the best-quality information.

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

6b - 9a

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
During the first growing season, water once a week to stimulate growth. This shrub does not tolerate standing water and should not be left swampy. Once rooted, it is considered a drought tolerant shrub and may require additional watering only during abnormally long dry periods.
Pruning
Doesn't require heavy pruning, but appreciates easy annual maintenance and general grooming. Do not prune during the first growing season. In the spring of the second growing season, trim off any dead or cold-damaged shoots and trim them back to shape if necessary.
Fertilizer
After rooting does not require regular fertilization. However, young plants are fertilized in the spring to speed up their growth. Use a balanced fertilizer like 10-10-10. The shrub also benefits from annual mulching to retain moisture and protect sensitive root systems from the cold.

Disease diagnosis

Check your plant’s health

Ease your plant care routine with PlantIn's personalized system.

Sunlight
It blooms most profusely when grown in the open sun. However, it can tolerate spotted sun as it is found naturally in the outskirts of forests and plantings.
Soil
Adapts to a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy and acidic soils. Make sure the soil is well drained as the roots cannot be in the water.
Temperature
Needs high temperatures and thrives in tropical climates.

Ease your plant care routine with PlantIn's personalized system.

Additional
The seeds of this plant are very poisonous. They can cause severe poisoning if they enter the body of a person or animal.
Popularity
111 people already have this plant 30 people have added this plant to their wishlists