Ox-eye Bean (Mucuna Urens) is a perennial vine in the Fabaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
A large, vigorous climbing vine native to tropical regions.
Ox-eye Bean
Mucuna Urens
A large, vigorous climbing vine native to tropical regions.
Quick Facts
Type
vine
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
10-12
Safety
⚠️
Not Pet Safe
⚠️
Not Child Safe
☠️
Toxic
Growing Conditions
Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:screen, specimen, nitrogen fixer
Care Calendar
Monthly care tasks for Ox-eye Bean
Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
May
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Sep
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Oct
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Dec
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Expert Care Tips
Pro tips from botanists and plant experts
Watering Tip
Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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Taxonomy
Family:Fabaceae
Genus:Mucuna