CATEGORY – Creeper

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Water when the top inch of soil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 10 to 15 feet (with support)
3.Leaves Color – Dark green, ovate leaves
4.Flowers – Bright blue, single flowers with a butterfly shape
5.Type – Ornamental flowering vine
6.Feed – Organic compost or balanced fertilizer every 6–8 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; regular watering during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging
8.Soil – Well-draining, loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun for optimal flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–90°F (16°C–32°C); frost-sensitive

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny site with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Refill with soil and firm gently around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and install a trellis or support structure for the vine to climb.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Clitoria ternatea
2.Common names: Butterfly Pea, Blue Pea, Asian Pigeonwings
3.Hindi: शंखपुष्पी (Shaṅkhapuṣpī)
4.Tamil: சங்கப்புஷ்பி (Caṅkappuṣpi)
5.Telugu: శంకపు పుష్పి (Śaṅkapu Puṣpi)
6.Kannada: ಶಂಕಪುಷ್ಪಿ (Śaṅkapuṣpi)
7.Marathi: शंखपुष्पी (Shaṅkhapuṣpī)
8.Malayalam: ശങ്കപുഷ്പി (Śaṅkapuṣpi)