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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun exposure preferred; tolerates partial shade in hot arid climates to prevent leaf scorch
Watering
Water when the top 2 cm of soil dries completely; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
Temperature
Thrives in 15–25°C; tolerates light frost down to 5°C but may suffer leaf damage
Characteristics
- Leaf: Small pinnately compound leaves with obovate, soft green leaflets
- Flower: Pea-like pale yellow flowers clustered at leaf axils
- Fruit: Coiled, segmented brown pods resembling scorpion tails at maturity
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active growth; reduce watering during prolonged dry spells
Fertilization
Apply diluted balanced feed every 2 weeks. Use low-nitrogen feed to promote flower and pod development
Banana peel tea：Chop banana peels and soak in water for 3 days; dilute 1:20 with water for root drench; discard solids to avoid pest attractionPruning
- Deadhead spent flowers to extend the blooming period
- Trim back leggy stems to maintain a compact mat-forming habit
- Remove dried foliage after the growing season to reduce overwintering pest habitat
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No listed toxicity to cats
Humans: No known toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental ground cover; nitrogen-fixing legume to improve soil fertility
