How to grow butterfly pea flower from seeds in containers.

Butterfly pea flower (scientific name Clitoria Ternata) is a perennial flowering plant that is native to Southeast Asian countries. It is a vine that can grow up to 8 feet tall and 3 feet wide. It is easy to grow butterfly pea flower and requires less maintenance. This plant gives blue and white flowers and they can be used to make tea and natural colourings. Butterfly pea flowers have several health benefits. It helps to reduce weight, control blood sugar levels, and improves hair and skin health. It is also grown as a cover crop as it helps to fix atmospheric nitrogen in soil.

Growing Conditions for Butterfly Pea

This flower can be grown during the spring and summer seasons. They require warm temperatures to grow well and do not grow in frost conditions. The optimum temperature is between 18°C to 28°C (64°F-82°F). They grow well in average soil conditions. When these flowers are grown in soil that contains high levels of nitrogen, it encourages more foliage and fewer blooms.

How to Grow Butterfly Pea in Containers

Take a container that is at least 9 inches deep and has proper drainage holes. Fill it with a potting mix that contains 30 % garden soil, 30 % compost and 60 % coarse sand. Sow the seeds one inch deep. Keep the container in a location that gets at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight every day. Germination takes place within 3 weeks. Since this flower is a climber, place a trellis. Watering can be done when the soil is dry. You can add compost once in 2 months. Flowering takes place after 90 days.

Pests and Diseases

This flowering plant does not get affected by pests in most cases. If it gets affected by aphids or whiteflies you can use neem oil or diatomaceous earth to control these pests.