If you have space to spare, make an impressive display in your balcony, outdoor garden with a great eye-catcher Clitoria Ternatea plant.
Clitoria ternatea a perennial leguminous flowering herb belonging to the Fabaceae family and commonly known as blue pea, butterfly pea and Darwin pea.This wonderful twining plant generously bears quite large flowers which are a beautiful shade of vivid cobalt blue with a white throat.
The flowers are presented upside down – the keel petal appears on the top rather than the underside.It produces slender new annual stems that grow up to 3 metres long from the woody base each year.
Plant Specification
Common Name
Asian pigeonwings, bluebellvine, blue pea, butterfly pea, cordofan pea and Darwin pea, Aparajita, Gokarna.
Maximum Reachable Height
15 to 25 feet
Flower Colour
Blue
Bloom Time
June
Difficulty Level
Easy to grow.
Caring
Sunlight
Keep the plant outdoor with bright direct natural light.
Soil
The soil should be well drained and fertile rich in organic content.
Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
Re-potting
When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.
Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.
Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.
Don’ts
Easily grows in AC rooms but away from AC vents.
Do not over-water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
Special Feature
Attractive foliage and flowers. Grown on a support such as a trellis. Weave through a hedge.
Uses
Ornamental Use:
The plant is used for an ornamental purpose.
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