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Shankhpushpi, Sankaphuli - Plant

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Description

Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) is a perennial herb and consider as a most wonderful gift of nature to the mankind, it looks like morning glory with blue flowers situated at alternate positions with flowers or branches.

Convolvulus pluricaulis is an herb found in India and Burma that is used in Ayurveda. The Ayurveda preparation shankapushpi is, according to most sources, identical with Convolvulus pluricaulis, but some say shankapushpi is Clitoria ternatea.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Shankhapushpi,Shankhpushpi, Aparajit,Sankhali,Shankhpushpi,Sankhapuspi,Shankhavali, Bilikanthisoppu,Krsna kranti, Vishnukranthi,Shankhabela,Krishna-enkranti,Sanghupushpam, kakkurattai,Shankhapushpi
Maximum Reachable Height 10 to 15 feet
Flower Colour Pink
Bloom Time Seasonal bloomer
Difficulty Level Easy to grow

Planting and care

plant care is not difficult but does require vigilance. The vines need to be trained early when they are young. You may use plant ties or just weave them through trellis sections. Fertilize the plant in spring just before new growth appea Pinch off the tips of the vines in the second year to promote branching which will fill the trellis with bushy growth.

Shankhpushpi care

Plant bulbs in autumn. Plants do not thrive in Zones 9 to 10 without a period of refrigeration; they need a cold, dormant period. Select a site with soil that drains well. How can you tell? After a good rain, find a spot that is the first to dry out.

Sunlight Full sun
Watering Medium
Soil Well-drained soil
Temperature 25 to 35 degrees C
Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer

Shankhpushpi special feature

Provides attractive ornamental cover for fences, decks, trellises or other structures around the home. Containe Hanging baskets.

Shankhpushpi uses

Ornamental Use:

  • The plant is used for ornamental purpose

Medicinal Use:

  • Shankhapushpi is an indigenous and considered as one the very important herbs in Ayurveda
  • According to Ayurveda, Shankhapushpi is pungent, alternative tonic, bitter, brightens intellect, improves complexion, increases appetite, useful in biliousness, epilepsy, bronchitis, teething troubles of infants etc

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another name for a Shankhpushpi?

Shankhpushpi is commonly known as Shankhapushpi,Shankhpushpi, Aparajit,Sankhali ,Shankhpushpi,Sankhapuspi,Shankhavali, Bilikanthisoppu,Krsna kranti, Vishnukranthi,Shankhabela,Krishna-enkranti ,Sanghupushpam, kakkurattai,Shankhapushpi

How tall do Shankhpushpi grow?

On average Shankhpushpi grows 10 to 15 feet

What color are Shankhpushpi?

A Shankhpushpi plant bears flowers of color Pink

When Shankhpushpi blooms?

With enough light, Shankhpushpi may produce Pink flowers in Seasonal bloomer

How hard is Shankhpushpi to grow?

A Shankhpushpi is Easy to grow

How much sunlight does a Shankhpushpi need?

A Shankhpushpi prefers Full sun

How much water does a Shankhpushpi need?

A Shankhpushpi prefers watering Medium

What kind of soil does a Shankhpushpi need?

A Shankhpushpi prefers Well-drained soil

What temperature does a Shankhpushpi like?

A Shankhpushpi prefers 25 to 35 degrees C

How often should I fertilize my Shankhpushpi?

To encourage Shankhpushpi growth, Apply any organic fertilizer

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sanjay k agarwwal
Attractive plants for pot culture

Attractive plants for pot culture

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SREE SINGH
This plant can be grown anywhere in the house in?indirect su

This plant can be grown anywhere in the house in?indirect sunlight.

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Superb, worth it

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Ashmita Boopathy Moturi
Superb product...must try

Product was very nice.....well wrapped. Showing perfect growth but a bit costly. Sturdiness is superb and over all experience is amazing

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Fresh plants

It was fresh, amazed which were added " watering Jerry " , still growing health after 1 month

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