Clitoria ternatea typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between April and June.
butterfly pea
Clitoria ternatea
The butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) is an amazing plant species that is popular for a range of beauty and medicinal uses. This beautiful flowering plant produces stunning flowers that vary in colour from pink to blue. The tea made from its flowers has antioxidant properties, and brewed as a tea it can be used to help improve memory and cognitive performance. Aside from its medicinal benefits, butterfly pea flowers can also be used to tint foods and drinks, such as cocktails or milkshakes, to a natural deep blue colour, allowing for beautiful presentations that make meals more enticing. This unique plant is a true treasure and a must-have for any garden.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Stem Propagation,Division,Layering Propagation,Air Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
11 - 12
Flowers:
Blue Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part sun/part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
When it comes to watering butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea), it's important to keep the soil consistently moist. Water the soil deeply and thoroughly about once or twice a week. Make sure to give the soil time to dry out in between watering, as butterfly pea prefers slightly drier soil over soggy soil. Don't let the soil dry out completely in between watering, as this may lead to stunted growth and wilting. It's also important to check the soil's moisture level before you water to be sure it needs the extra hydration. If the top few inches feel dry, add water until the top inch of soil is moist.
sunlight
The butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) is a tropical, perennial flowering vine. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and does best with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. If the plant is not getting enough sunlight, the leaves may start to yellow or the flowers may not bloom as profusely. To ensure the plant is getting enough light, it is best to place it near a south or east window.
pruning
For the butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea), the best time for pruning is typically during the late winter months or early spring, after the plant is finished flowering. Since the butterfly pea is a perennial, you should prune it every year or couple of years to keep its shape and remove dead or diseased branches. Generally, the amount of pruning mostly depends on the size and type of the plant, but for a mature bush, a light pruning is best. When pruning, you should remove no more than 1/3 of the plant's material.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Clitoria ternatea typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between April and June.
