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Butterfly Pea (Aparajita)

Butterfly Pea (Aparajita)

Clitoria ternatea

Easy difficultyPerennial
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Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
12" pot
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Start from
Sow seeds directly 0.5 inches deep; nick the seed coat for faster germination

About Butterfly Pea (Aparajita)

A fast-growing, highly aesthetic climbing vine. Produces stunning deep blue flowers that are considered sacred and are famous for brewing color-changing herbal health teas.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20–35°C
Heat stress above
40°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate (40–70%)
Rain sensitivity
Moderate

Growth stages

Stage 1
Germination
Day 0–10
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 11–50
Stage 3
Blooming
Day 51–150

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