Thunbergia erecta growing herbaceous of the genus Thunbergia also known as Bush clockvine or King’s-mantle, Thunbergia erecta perennial evergreen plant also used as ornamental plant and can be hedge plant, can grow in tropic, subtropical, mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 10+.
Leaves color green in elliptic shape the leaves connected in pinnate structure.
Flower fragrant, color purple or white in tubular saucer shape.
Trellising
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aggressive plant
Planting season:
All year and spring to autumn in colder area
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Design and control the growth
Size of the plant:
1-2m, 3-6 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun / Half shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Purple or white flower in tubular saucer shape, flowers fragrant
Thunbergia erecta
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting, Winter planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Tropics Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Perennial plant, Shrub
Plant Uses: Hedging plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water, Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 12, Hardiness zone 13
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Autumn flowers, Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: Purple flower, White flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: