How to Care for Lupinus polyphyllus (Russell lupine)

Korean name: 루피너스

Lupinus polyphyllus is a perennial herb known for its colorful, cone-shaped flower clusters. It has palmate leaves and grows relatively fast. It thrives in full sunlight and requires moderate water care.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: North America
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Flower meaning: luck
• Traits: perennial, flowering plant, colorful flowers, fast growing
• Also known as: Russell lupine, Large-leaved lupine

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers full sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels slightly dry.
• Soil: Well-drained fertile soil is ideal.
• Humidity: Grows well in normal humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced liquid fertilizer 1-2 times a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Lupinus polyphyllus?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels slightly dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Lupinus polyphyllus?

It likes Prefers full sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-drained fertile soil is ideal..

Is Lupinus polyphyllus safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Lupinus polyphyllus good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Grows well in normal humidity.. Fertilise Apply balanced liquid fertilizer 1-2 times a month during the growing season..