Butterfly Pea Care

Peas need a deep watering right at the time of planting in order to help them establish themselves in their new home. Provide at least one inch of water per week and try to keep the soil from drying out completely, checking moisture levels daily.

Houseplants should typically be pruned at the beginning of the growing season, which is late winter or early spring for many varieties.

When it comes to fertilizers, you want to avoid over-fertilizing (just like an overdose of vitamins isn't great for us, either). Less is more, so it’s important to follow what the package says for application amounts.

In most cases, plants receiving no outdoor light should be lit from 16 to 18 hours each day. If some additional light is received, 12 to 14 hours each day may be adequate. Lights should be used at the same time that plants receive window light.

Rich, well-draining soil.

It also tolerates cool and moist climatic conditions to some extent but wants frost free conditions. The flowering pea performs better in locations with an average temperature of 66° to 82° degrees Fahrenheit (19° – 28° C) and bears temperatures as minimum as 59° degrees Fahrenheit (15° C).

Increase pot size by 2.5-5 cm (1 to 2 inches) in diameter for plants that are growing in pots 25.4 cm (10 inches) in diameter or less. For larger plants, those growing in pots greater than 10 inches in diameter, increase the pot size by 5 or 7.62 cm (2 or 3 inches) in diameter.

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