Product Description:
Butterfly pea is a beautiful flowering plant. It is a flowering vine native to tropical Asian and African countries. The specific name butterfly pea is given to this vine due to its beautiful blue or purple flowers, which resembles a small butterfly. the butterfly pea plant is a perennial. It is a legume and member of the pea family (Fabaceae) and an evergreen climber with either egg-shaped or elliptic leaves. Although it’s hardy and can stand up to hot conditions with little rain. Adding the much-desired color of blue to a garden of flowers, blue pea vine (Clitoria ternatea) is a fast-growing vine that blooms continuously from summer through fall. The plant grows as a vine or a creeper and reaches between 1-2 metres in height.
Light:
The Clitoria ternatea plant enjoys full sun for best growth. However, this easy-to-grow plant thrives in low light conditions including partial shade.
Water:
Butterfly pea plants prefer regular watering in the first growing season to absorb nutrients in the soil.
Soil:
Clitoria ternatea prefers rich, sandy soil quality with a pH value from 6.6 to 7.5. For best results, ensure the soil is well-drained and consists of compost and organic matter.
Fertilizer:
The flowering specimen requires no fertilizers. However, nourish the plant once or twice a year with a water-soluble fertilizer, preferably an organic fertilizer.
Temperature:
The flowering pea performs better in locations with an average temperature of 66° to 82° degrees Fahrenheit (19° – 28° C) and bears temperatures as minimum as 59° degrees Fahrenheit (15° C).
Grooming and Maintenance:
Avoid overwatering to maintain the plant in its best condition.
Frequently prune to prevent it from turning leggy or bushy.
The pruning entails eliminating dead, damaged, or diseased components from the plant in any season.
When planting, choose any type of soil as long as it is well-drained and place the plant where it receives maximum sunlight.
