Clitoria Purple Multi Petal (Butterfly Pea) Rare Flowering Live Plant

Transform your garden with the rare and stunning Clitoria Purple Multi Petal – a multi-layered Aparajita creeper admired for its rich ornamental beauty. Commonly known in India as Shankhpushpam, Sangu poo, and Asian pigeon wings, this eye-catching climber is a true standout in any garden space. Plant Type Well rooted plant Family Fabaceae Common Names Asian pigeon wings purple, Aprajita,... Read Full Description

Transform your garden with the rare and stunning Clitoria Purple Multi Petal – a multi-layered Aparajita creeper admired for its rich ornamental beauty. Commonly known in India as Shankhpushpam, Sangu poo, and Asian pigeon wings, this eye-catching climber is a true standout in any garden space.

Plant Type	Well rooted plant
Family	Fabaceae
Common Names	Asian pigeon wings purple, Aprajita, Purple Butterfly Pea, Shankupushpam, Purple Shanku Flower (Multi-Petal), Clitoria Purple Multi Petal
Botanical Name	Clitoria ternatea
Plant Size	Approximately 2 ft
Flower Colour	Purple
Plant Age	3-4 months old
First Bloom	2 Months
Ideal Temperature	15°C to 35°C
Sunlight	Full to partial
Flowering Frequency	Throughout The Year
Maintenance Required	Easy

🌸 Why Choose Clitoria Purple Multi Petal?

Multi-petal beauty:

Features stunning, layered purple blooms with a ruffled, velvety texture that add a rich and elegant charm to any garden.

Medicinal & spiritual value:

Used in Ayurveda, herbal teas, and pooja rituals, this plant is rooted in Indian tradition.

Perfect for Indian climates:

Thrives in tropical and subtropical regions—ideal for balconies, terraces, trellises, home gardens, sacred garden corners, and fences.

Pollinator magnet:

Attracts butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects, boosting your garden's biodiversity.

🌱 Plant Care:

With simple care needs, this multi-petal aparajita vine grows beautifully even if you're new to gardening.

☀️ Sunlight

Clitoria Purple Multi Petal thrives best in full sun, needing at least 5–6 hours of direct sunlight daily. While it can grow in partial shade, fewer flowers and leggy growth may occur. If you're growing it indoors or in shaded spaces, make sure to rotate the pot or move it to sunnier spots to encourage lush blooming.

🌡️ Temperature

This plant is well-suited for India’s warm and humid climate. It grows best in temperatures between 15°C to 35°C. While it can tolerate brief drops in temperature, it is not frost-hardy, so protect it during cold winters.

🪨 Soil

For best results, use loamy, well-draining soil enriched with compost or cow dung. It adapts to a wide range of soils, including sandy, clay, and even alkaline types, as long as water doesn’t stagnate. Ideal pH is 6.5–8.0. If growing in pots, choose a mix of garden soil, compost, and sand for optimal drainage and nutrition.

💧 Watering

Water when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry. The plant enjoys moist soil but is sensitive to waterlogging. Overwatering may lead to root rot or fungal diseases, especially during monsoons. In hot or dry weather, water more frequently. If in a pot, check drainage holes to avoid excess water retention.

🌿 Fertilising

Use organic fertilisers like vermicompost, cow dung, seaweed extract, or banana peels every 2–3 weeks. When the plant starts flowering, switch to a phosphorus-rich fertiliser like bone meal to support more blooms. Always water the plant before fertilising to prevent root damage. Avoid overfeeding, which can lead to more leaves and fewer flowers.

🪴 Pot or Ground

Can grow in pots, grow bags, or directly in the ground. Start with a 12-inch pot, and upgrade to 18-inch once matured. Grows 7–10 feet in pots, and up to 10–15 feet in ground with proper support. Ensure good drainage.

🪜 Support

The Clitoria Purple Multi Petal is a fast-growing creeper and needs external support like trellises, fences, balcony grills, creeper nets, or bamboo stakes. Gently tie and guide the vine to climb upward for best flowering and garden display.

✂️ Pruning

Prune lightly at the end of winter or after the main flowering phase to keep the plant bushy and full. Remove dead, yellowing, or weak stems to improve airflow and health. Regular deadheading encourages new blooms. Also, pinch growing tips to promote side branches and more flower production.

🍂 Mulching

Apply organic mulch such as dry leaves, straw, or compost around the base of the plant. Mulching helps in retaining moisture, suppressing weeds, and regulating soil temperature, especially during summer or cold spells. It also adds nutrients to the soil as it decomposes, creating a healthier environment for the plant.

🐛 Pests & Control:

Occasionally affected by aphids, spider mites, or mealybugs—use neem oil or bio-pesticides like metarhizium anisopliae.

✨ Benefits of Clitoria Purple Multi Petal:

Used in Ayurvedic remedies for stress relief, and immunity.

Enhances spiritual spaces – ideal for pooja corners and devotional gardens.

Symbol of calmness and mental clarity – often used in meditation gardens.

Rich in antioxidants, supports hair & skin health.

Eco-friendly – great for organic and herbal gardens.

🦋 Bring home the Clitoria Purple Multi Petal and transform your garden with beauty, tradition, and herbal goodness!

Note: There are quite a few processes and steps to be done by us to make sure the plants are shipped very safely. Hence please allow us 5-7 business days for processing and shipping your orders. Orders are usually shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays to ensure that the shipments are not held up during weekends.

Plants if damaged while transit will be replaced free of cost. We will need uncut unboxing video for processing the replacement