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Vicia altissima Care Guide
Care guide for Vicia altissima: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

📷 Flavien Saboureau · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 5 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.0-5.5).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~1.2 m (4.0 ft).
OriginNative to: Algeria, Corse, France, Italy, Morocco, Sardegna.
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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.