Butterfly Pea Plant

from $12.00

“Clitoria ternatea”

POT SIZE: 650ml Pot or 1L

BENEFITS

Butterfly Pea flower has also been shown to be excellent at stabilising blood sugar levels through its ability to inhibit glucose intake. Possesses anti cancer properties. Helps Keep skin & hair glowing & healthy, Can treat urinary problems and may Improve eyesight & night vision

GROWING CONDITIONS

Season: Summer - Late Autumn - Perennial

Soil: Sandy and well draining

Watering: Keep moist

Position: Full Sun/Part Shade

Fertilizing: Light Compost, Liquid feed

Use: Harvest the blue pea flowers and drink as tea. Turns water blue!

Growing tips: Keep it moist while it's growing, but don't overwater. Once it's established, it becomes drought tolerant. As a legume, its nitrogen fixing capabilities means it needs little fertiliser. Butterfly pea flowers grow in nearly any type of soil, including nutrient-poor, but sandy, acidic soil is preferable.

Pot Size:

“Clitoria ternatea”

POT SIZE: 650ml Pot or 1L

BENEFITS

Butterfly Pea flower has also been shown to be excellent at stabilising blood sugar levels through its ability to inhibit glucose intake. Possesses anti cancer properties. Helps Keep skin & hair glowing & healthy, Can treat urinary problems and may Improve eyesight & night vision

GROWING CONDITIONS

Season: Summer - Late Autumn - Perennial

Soil: Sandy and well draining

Watering: Keep moist

Position: Full Sun/Part Shade

Fertilizing: Light Compost, Liquid feed

Use: Harvest the blue pea flowers and drink as tea. Turns water blue!

Growing tips: Keep it moist while it's growing, but don't overwater. Once it's established, it becomes drought tolerant. As a legume, its nitrogen fixing capabilities means it needs little fertiliser. Butterfly pea flowers grow in nearly any type of soil, including nutrient-poor, but sandy, acidic soil is preferable.