Botanical Name: Thunbergia mysorensis
Common Name: Clock vine
Type of Plant: dicot: vine
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape climbing, vigorous vine with large, tropical-looking leaves and striking, pendulous yellow and red flowers
Height to 35'
Spread to 35'
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade; thrives in warm, mild locations
Soil prefers a rich, well-drained soils
Hardiness tender (zones 16, 21-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves narrowly elliptical, to 6" long, thick, irregularly toothed and undulate on margins; 2 side veins parallel leaf margin
Flowers pendulous 18" clusters of spectacular flowers which are red on the outside, yellow within; produce copious nectar for hummingbirds
Fruit spherical capsule
 
Propagation:
semihardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
tropical vine used for flower displays; especially good on pergolas, arbors and trellises when viewed from below; use in large area
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs regular watering; not drought tolerant
Fertilizing balanced fertilizer in spring; heavy feeder
Pruning thin occasionally to prevent thatch build up
Pests/Diseases none significant
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: India
Family: Acanthaceae

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