Aparajita plant in 6 inch black nursery pot

Aparajita plant (Clitoria ternatea) is a fast-growing flowering vine known for its bright blue (sometimes white) butterfly-shaped flowers. In India, it is also called Shankhpushpi in some regions and is commonly used in पूजा (religious offerings) and herbal drinks.

🌸 What it is

A perennial climber native to tropical Asia. It grows like a vine and quickly covers fences, balconies, and trellises.

☀️ Basic care

• Sunlight: Full sun (at least 5–6 hours daily for best flowering)
• Water: Moderate; keep soil slightly moist but not soggy
• Soil: Well-draining garden soil (not too heavy clay)
• Support: Needs a stick, net, or railing to climb
• Climate: Loves warm weather; grows very well in Indian summers and monsoon

🌿 Why people grow it

• Beautiful blue flowers for decoration
• Used to make blue herbal tea (flower changes color when lemon is added)
• Considered auspicious in many households
• Attracts butterflies and bees

⚠️ Common issues

• Few flowers → not enough sunlight
• Too many leaves, no flowers → excess nitrogen fertilizer
• Wilting → overwatering or poor drainage

🌼 Bonus tip

If you pick flowers regularly, the plant produces even more blooms.

If you want, I can also tell you how to grow it from seeds step-by-step (it’s very easy and high success rate).