This Product Contains
SrNo |
Item name |
1 |
Clitoria Ternatea, Gokarna (Blue) - Plant |
2 |
5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
About Clitoria Ternatea
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 Specifications
Plant Height |
17 inch (43 cm) |
Plant Spread |
6 inch (15 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
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. |
Planting And Care
Sunlight
- Keep the plant outdoor with bright direct natural light.
Soil
- The soil should be well drained and rich in organic content for growing Gokarna plant.
Watering
- Water the plant when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
- Do not overwater the plant.
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
- During the main growing season (April - August) feed the Gokarna 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 a 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 discard them away from the plants.
- For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don'ts
- Do not overwater the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
- Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.
Clitoria Ternatea Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
- Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
- Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
- Keep the plant in indirect bright light.
- Do not re-pot immediately after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
Sunlight |
Bright natural light. |
Watering |
- Water the plant when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
- Do not overwater the plant.
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
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Soil |
Well-draining and nutrient-rich. |
Temperature |
19 to 28 degrees C. |
Fertilizer |
Apply any organic fertilizer. |
Clitoria Ternatea Special Feature
Grown on a support such as a trellis. Weave through a hedge.
Clitoria Ternatea Uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for an ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- The flowers are mixed with water in a preparation used to treat eye problems
- The roots are bitter, powerfully cathartic, diuretic and purgative
- The seeds contain fixed oil, a bitter resinous principle, and tannins
- Note: Note: The following information is general guidelines, be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines