Photo: Roger HammerPublic domainvia Wikimedia Commons
Fragrant Clitoria Plant Care
Clitoria fragrans Small
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Clitoria pinetorum
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–85°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Fragrant Clitoria?
Water Fragrant Clitoria every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–85°F (18–29°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Fragrant Clitoria Native To?
What Is the Fragrant Clitoria?
Fragrant Clitoria (Clitoria fragrans) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Clitoria genus. Fragrant Clitoria is native to Central Florida. Fragrant Clitoria is also known as Martiusia fragrans.
Fragrant Clitoria displays a vining, trailing growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 4 ft. Fragrant Clitoria produces showy blue, pink, or white pea-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Fragrant Clitoria?
Clitoria fragrans requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Fragrant Clitoria Need?
Fragrant Clitoria thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Fragrant Clitoria Prefer?
Clitoria fragrans grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Fragrant Clitoria prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Fragrant Clitoria?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Fragrant Clitoria to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Fragrant Clitoria?
Feed Fragrant Clitoria every 4 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 4 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Fragrant Clitoria?
Repot annually in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Fragrant Clitoria?
Fragrant Clitoria can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to fairchild's clitoria plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Fragrant Clitoria Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Fragrant Clitoria, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Fragrant Clitoria?
Fragrant Clitoria is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Fragrant Clitoria Need?
Fragrant Clitoria grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Fragrant Clitoria is native to Central Florida. In cooler regions, grow Fragrant Clitoria as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Fragrant Clitoria is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Clitoria genus — compare its care with other Clitoria species on PlantoScan.
Clitoria is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Fragrant Clitoria thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Clitoria Species
Other Clitoria species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Clitoria fragrans Small, family Fabaceae (first published in Torreya 26: 57 (1926)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Fragrant Clitoria, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Roger Hammer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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