Thunbergia mysorensis, also called Mysore trumpetvine/Indian clock vine, is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. A woody-stemmed evergreen, popular ornamental plant in tropical and sub-tropical indian gardens. The specific epithet mysorensis is derived from the city of Mysore. Other vernacular names include brick & butter vine, lady's slipper vine, and dolls' shoes due to the flower shape and large size.
Often reaches 6 metres (20 ft) and has long narrow medium green leaves. The dramatic and very large pendent hanging blossoms have individual flowers in a bold curved shaped. This is enhanced by their being a rich saturated yellow, with maroon to brownish red outer tip coloring. The vine blooms from spring to autumn. It grows quickly in frost-free temperate climates, with flowers draping down from pergolas. Its sweet nectar is attractive to sunbirds, a very small passerine bird, and hummingbirds.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT - It can reach more than 6 meter height.
BLOOMING YEAR - Almost Year-around flowering, sometime goes to dormancy in winter, it depend on the particular climatic condition of that area.
GROWING TIPS - It can grow almost in all type of soil and it can easily grown in any Indian Climatic condition.
Plants grow very quickly and should be given a strong support to climb on.
For fast growth it needs support, the more support it will grow very quickly.
It can grow either in full sunlight or partial sunlight is also okay to grow.
For lush green & bushy appearance better to plant it directly in the soil.
After 20-25 days you can transplant it into your permanent location in full bright light condition.
It can also grown in bushy condition, if planted in pot and by regular pruning.
INSIDE THE BOX
S.No. PRODUCT NAME DIMENSION
1. Thunbergia Plant 1-2 Feet Height
2. Growing Pot (Black color) 6 Inch
*above specifications are for indicative purpose only, actual dimensions may slightly vary.
PLANT CARE
LIGHT CONDITION - It requires minimum more than 3 hours of Direct Sunlight. If planted in full shade the blooming frequency will reduced.
WATERING SCHEDULE - Water when the top soil(2-3 inch) feels dry to touch. Always maintain moisture near the root zone.
SOIL TYPE - The soil should be well drained, fertile & rich in organic content.
FERTILIZER APPLICATION - Apply any Organic Fertilizer Once in a month.
PLANT PROTECTION - Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants. Generally it is not affected by any pest & disease incase for any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
INITIAL CARE FOR 10-15 DAYS JUST AFTER RECEIVING YOUR PLANT
Remove the Packaging Materials carefully.
Press the soil in the pot & add additional soil(garden mix) if necessary.
Maintain moisture in the pot, Do not over water it may kill your plant, so make sure that the soil should be dry between watering.
Provide support with stick/moss stick(vine plant) in order to make straight growth, for needed plant only.
Make sure that plants get enough morning direct bright light for 10-15 days & do not go for immediate transplanting(minimum 1 month)
Just prune if any branch of the plant is get damaged in transit. New leaves will come very fast.