Blue Pea Butterfly Pea Clitoria ternatea Potted Plant
- $14.90
Add a pop of color to your garden with Blue Pea! This stunning plant produces vibrant blue flowers that are sure to impress. Easy to grow and care for, Blue Pea is a must-have for any plant enthusiast. Shop now and brighten up your outdoor spaces!
Ex Tax: $14.90
Availability: In Stock
Product Code: PLANT-PR00166
Fact Sheet and Plant Guide
Information |
Description |
Common
name and scientific name |
Blue Pea, Butterfly Pea,
Bunga Telang (Clitoria ternatea) |
Growth habit and size |
Blue Pea is a perennial
vine up to three feet long that climbs up a support or gate. |
Foliage,
flower color, and texture |
The alternately arranged
leaves are pinnate with 5-7 elliptic or ovate leaflets. Each leaflet is
thinly papery or membranous. This climber produces
edible flowers in purplish-blue that are commonly used as an organic food
dye. |
Pot Size |
Ø17cm x H14cm or Ø18cm x H13cm (Slight difference in grower's pot supplied sometimes) |
Overall
Height |
25-30cm from the base of
the pot |
Sunlight requirements |
Full
sun or partial sun |
Watering
needs |
Keep the soil evenly moist but do not
let the water accumulate. Blue Pea may require more frequent
watering during a hot season. |
Soil type and pH requirements |
Requires well-draining soil, prefers
slightly acidic to neutral soil with pH range of 6.6-7.5 |
Feeding
and fertilizer needs |
Continue feeding the plant monthly with
an all-purpose fertilizer to provide essential nutrients for healthy plant
growth. |
Pruning requirements |
Remove any dead or yellowing leaves
to encourage intentional growth which also keeps the plant in good shape. |
*Photos
for illustration only. Actual product may vary due to the nature of the
product.
*Color of pot and size may vary and change subject to availability.
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