ClassicClitoria ternatea · Fabaceae (Pea family)
Blue Aprajita
The classic single petal deep blue Aprajita, the most loved form for puja and blue tea. Fast climber and a generous bloomer from spring to late autumn.
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Light
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Full sun to partial shade. Flowers best with 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight.
Watering
Every 2 to 3 days in summer, once or twice a week in winter. Keep soil lightly moist, never soggy.
About Aprajita
Aprajita is a fast growing climbing vine famous for its striking blue flowers shaped like a conch shell. It is considered sacred in many Indian homes and is offered in daily puja. The flowers are also used to brew caffeine free blue tea rich in antioxidants. It is a hardy, low maintenance climber that quickly covers fences, balconies and trellises.
Botanical name
Clitoria ternatea
Family
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Origin
Tropical Asia, widely grown across India
Local names
Aprajita, Shankhpushpi, Gokarna, Butterfly Pea, Vishnukranti
Uses
- ✓Puja and religious offerings
- ✓Blue herbal tea from dried flowers
- ✓Covering fences, railings and trellises fast
- ✓Attracting butterflies and pollinators to the garden
- ✓Traditional Ayurvedic preparations
Watering Guide
Every 2 to 3 days in summer, once or twice a week in winter. Keep soil lightly moist, never soggy.
- •Water at the base of the plant, early morning is best
- •Let the top 2 to 3 cm of soil dry out between waterings
- •Reduce watering in monsoon, the vine dislikes waterlogged roots
- •Yellowing lower leaves usually mean overwatering
Soil Mix Recipe
- Garden soil2 parts
- Compost or vermicompost1 part
- Coco peat1 part
- Coarse sand1/2 part for drainage
Best Practices
- ★Provide a support (string, wire or trellis) early so the vine can climb
- ★Pinch growing tips in the first month for a bushier vine
- ★Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
- ★Feed a handful of compost every 4 to 6 weeks in the growing season
Growth Journey
Watch your Aprajita grow, from day one to full glory
Establishing
Week 1 to 3
Height: 15 to 25 cm
Vine growth
Month 1 to 2
Height: 60 to 100 cm
First flowers
Month 2 to 3
Height: 1.2 to 1.8 m
Full coverage
Month 4 to 6
Height: 2.5 to 4 m
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