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. 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 10 % perlite, 10% vermiculite, 20 % compost, 10% coconut coir and 50 % 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 21 days. 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.
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