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 Notes: |
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