{"product_id":"bengal-clock-vine-10-bag-blu","title":"Bengal Clock Vine Blue - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eBengal Clock Vine (Thunbergia grandiflora) is a robust, woody perennial climber celebrated for its large, pale sky-blue trumpet flowers that hang in showy clusters. Native to the Indian subcontinent, it is well adapted to local conditions and quickly clothes pergolas, arches, fences and large trellises with broad, rough-textured green leaves. It flowers heavily through the warm and monsoon months and provides excellent shade and screening. Very vigorous, it needs strong support and regular pruning to keep it in bounds. Easy to grow in full sun to partial shade with moderate watering, it is a classic choice for tropical garden structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcanthaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian subcontinent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-10 m as a climber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge, rough, heart-shaped green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale sky-blue (also white form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm and monsoon months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; water regularly, reduce in monsoon.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertile, well-drained loam.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives 18-35C; protect from frost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates a wide range; likes warmth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed monthly with balanced fertilizer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune hard to control vigour and renew bloom.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest in ground; repot large pots every 1-2 years.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings, layering or root division.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy; occasional caterpillars, mites.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally low toxicity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for covering pergolas, arches and large fences for shade and screening, creating a cool blue-flowered canopy over seating areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India give it a strong, permanent support and prune it hard after the main flush to keep it manageable; it can become invasive, so remove unwanted root suckers and stray growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Bengal Clock Vine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil moist during dry spells, and reduce watering during the monsoon to avoid waterlogged roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows and flowers best in full sun to partial shade, with more sun generally giving heavier flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is considered to have low toxicity, but as a precaution discourage pets and children from chewing the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it be grown in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can start in a large pot, but this vigorous climber performs far better planted in the ground with strong support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePropagate easily from stem cuttings, layering or by separating rooted suckers in the warm growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is very vigorous and can spread by suckers, so prune regularly and remove stray root growth to keep it controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt blooms heavily through the warm and monsoon months, hanging its blue trumpets in showy drooping clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it be grown indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is far too large and vigorous for indoors; it needs an outdoor structure and full light to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it in bounds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it a strong permanent support and prune hard after flowering, cutting back long shoots to maintain size and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat support does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a sturdy pergola, arch or heavy trellis, as the mature vine becomes woody and heavy over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256062050550,"sku":"PLT-BENGALCLOCKV-B10-BLU","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/plants-thunbergia-erecta-nana-meyenia-erecta-nana-bush-clock-vine-blue-plant-in-black-grower-pot-4-PhotoRoom-272874.jpg?v=1783920359","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/bengal-clock-vine-10-bag-blu","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}