{"product_id":"jequirity-bean-seeds-abrus-precatorius-rosary-pea-tropical-vine","title":"Jequirity Bean Seeds - Abrus precatorius | Rosary Pea Tropical Vine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbrus precatorius — Jequirity Bean \/ Rosary Pea\/John crow Beads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew seeds in the plant kingdom are as visually arresting as the Jequirity Bean. Brilliant scarlet with a jet-black eye, these glossy seeds have been used for centuries in jewelry, rosaries, and decorative crafts across the Caribbean, South Asia, and tropical Africa. The plant itself is a vigorous tropical vine with delicate, feathery foliage and soft lavender-pink flower clusters — a striking addition to any tropical garden trellis or fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabaceae (Legume)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial tropical vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, pea-like, lavender to pink, borne in clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant red with black eye — highly ornamental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate, pinnate, feathery green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twining vine; climbs trellises, fences, and shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Asia; naturalized throughout the Caribbean and tropics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 9–12; grown as annual in cooler zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained; tolerates poor soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast-growing; can reach 10–15 feet in a season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScarify seeds by lightly nicking the seed coat or soaking in warm water for 24 hours to improve germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds ½ inch deep in well-draining seed-starting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain soil temperature of 70–80°F (21–27°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 7–14 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant outdoors after last frost, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart near a trellis or support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e⚠️ Critical Safety Warning: All parts of Abrus precatorius are extremely toxic, particularly the seeds, which contain abrin — a highly potent toxin. Seeds must never be ingested. Keep away from children and pets at all times. Handle seeds with care and wash hands thoroughly after contact. These seeds are sold strictly as botanical specimens for ornamental and educational purposes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caribbean garden seed","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":46190167425210,"sku":"P35434S-1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":46190167457978,"sku":"P35434S-2","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/rosary-pea-john-crow-beads-abrus-precatorius-20200129_090508.webp?v=1784808814","url":"https:\/\/caribbeangardenseed.com\/en-de\/products\/jequirity-bean-seeds-abrus-precatorius-rosary-pea-tropical-vine","provider":"Caribbean garden seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}