🌿 Aparajita (Clitoria ternatea)
Also known as: Butterfly Pea • Shankhpushpi • Blue Pea • Asian Pigeonwings
🌱 Plant Overview
| Type | Flowering Climber / Medicinal Plant |
|---|---|
| Category | Outdoor • Balcony • Spiritual & Medicinal Garden |
| Botanical Name | Clitoria ternatea |
| Toxicity | 🌿 Non-toxic • Edible • Used in food, tea & herbal drinks |
☀️ Growing Conditions
| Light | Full to Partial Sunlight (4–6 hrs daily) |
|---|---|
| Watering | 💧 Moderate – Water when topsoil feels dry |
| Soil | Well-draining, moderately fertile |
| Fertilizer | Organic compost or balanced mix (every 2–3 weeks) |
🌸 Bloom & Growth
| Sowing Season | Early Spring to Monsoon (Feb–July) |
|---|---|
| Germination Time | 7–14 days |
| First Bloom | 40–60 days from sowing |
| Flowering Season | Regular blooming in warm months |
| Growth Habit | Fast-growing vine – Ideal for fences, arches, railings |
✨ Uses & Benefits
✅ Worship – Sacred flowers for Lord Shiva & Devi
✅ Herbal – Used in teas, oils & Ayurvedic preparations
✅ Health – May help with memory, anxiety & oxidative stress
✅ Decorative – Adds vibrant blue/white charm to gardens
✅ Easy – Low maintenance & self-seeding in warm regions
💡 Fun Tip:
Try drying the flowers and steeping them in hot water for a magical blue herbal tea! Add lemon juice to turn it purple. 🌈🍋
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