Clitoria dendrina
Care, watering, light and tips for Clitoria dendrina on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Fabaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 5 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Clitoria dendrina
Clitoria dendrina, commonly known as Generala, is a climbing shrub from the Fabaceae family, valued for its striking blue or purple flowers, which resemble a shell. It is an excellent ornamental plant for covering pergolas, fences, or walls, bringing an exotic and vibrant touch to gardens or sunny patios. Its flowers, often with a white or yellow center, attract pollinators and bloom profusely in warm climates.
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure for abundant flowering, although it tolerates partial shade in very hot climates. Watering should be regular, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged, especially during the blooming season, and reduced in winter. It prefers well-drained soils, rich in organic matter, and with a slightly acidic to neutral pH; a climbing plant mix would be ideal. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilization, as this could promote foliage growth at the expense of flowering.
How to save a dying Clitoria dendrina
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or wilting leaves, soft stems, no blooms, rot at the base.
- First aid
- Check drainage. If waterlogged, carefully remove and inspect roots. Prune damaged parts.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and lack of sun. It doesn't tolerate waterlogging or dense shade.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! With good drainage, sun, and moderate watering, it usually recovers with patience.