Description
Thunbergia white Botanically known as Thunbergia grandiflora alba from Acanthaceae family. Common names are Bengal clockvine, Bengal trumpet, white skyflower, white thunbergia, white trumpet vine, etc. It is a perennial semi-evergreen flowering vine & it requires trelling or chain like fencing or arbors for growing over it. It can be grown in big pots/containers and it have pure white color flower.
Plants may grow to about 20 metres in height and have a long root system if planted in ground. The stalked, opposite leaves, which have a rough surface, are quite variable in shape. They may be triangular or ovate and the margins may be toothed, lobed or entire. The blue to mauve flowers are about 8 cm across with a 4 cm long tube that is pale yellow throat. These are followed by pods containing seeds that are ejected several metres upon ripening.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT - It can reach more than 20 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 15 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 - Initially upto 1 year apply any organic fertilizer once in a month. After that apply 2-3 times in a year.
PLANT PROTECTION - Do regular pruning of the plant in order to maintain good required shape. 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 transist. New leaves will come very fast.