Plant Care Asian Pigeonwings

Asian Pigeonwings

About Asian Pigeonwings

This plant can grow into an arbor and look an amazing focal point in any garden. It needs an abundance of water and good drainage. It likes dry sandy soil, open areas of pine-oak, oak-hickory woods, clearings and thickets.

Taxonomy

Clitoria ternatea
Clitoria
Fabaceae
Fabales

Also known as

Asian pigeonwings, butterfly pea, cordofan pea, blue clitoria, blue pea vine, bluebellvine, blue pea and Darwin pea

How to care for Asian Pigeonwings

💦 Water

How often to water your Asian Pigeonwings

Water needs for Asian Pigeonwings
0.5 cups
every 9

Asian Pigeonwings needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Asian Pigeonwings

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Asian Pigeonwings in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Asian Pigeonwings: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Asian Pigeonwings love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Asian Pigeonwings does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Asian Pigeonwings in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Asian Pigeonwings

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Asian Pigeonwings: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Asian Pigeonwings after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Asian Pigeonwings is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Asian Pigeonwings →

Common Asian Pigeonwings Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Asian Pigeonwings prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Asian Pigeonwings Water Frequency →

Asian Pigeonwings Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Asian Pigeonwings requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Asian Pigeonwings Light Requirements →

Asian Pigeonwings Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Asian Pigeonwings is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Asian Pigeonwings does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

When and How to Successfully Repot Asian Pigeonwings →

What Are Healthy Asian Pigeonwings Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Asian Pigeonwings is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Asian Pigeonwings is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

Asian Pigeonwings Lifecycle →

Asian Pigeonwings Size Guide →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Asian Pigeonwings can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-13b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Asian Pigeonwings Temperature Tolerance →

Asian Pigeonwings Hardiness Zones →

Is Asian Pigeonwings a Weed? →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Asian Pigeonwings, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Asian Pigeonwings

Asian Pigeonwings

Asian Pigeonwings


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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