{"product_id":"kings-mantle-10-bag","title":"King's Mantle - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThunbergia erecta, the King's Mantle or Bush Clock Vine, is a tidy evergreen shrub bearing a long succession of rich violet-blue trumpet flowers with creamy-yellow throats. The small, dark glossy leaves form a dense, rounded bush ideal for low hedges, borders and large pots. Easy and free flowering, it blooms through much of the year in India's warm climate, attracting butterflies and bees. Tolerant of pruning, it can be shaped into neat hedges or left informal. Compact, colourful and undemanding, King's Mantle is a dependable choice for adding cool blue tones to sunny and lightly shaded gardens.\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\u003eTropical West Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1.8 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall, dark green, glossy, evergreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViolet-blue with yellow-white throat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost of the year in warm climates\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\u003eRegular; keep evenly moist, avoid drying out\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\u003eWarm 18-35 C; frost-tender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced feed monthly in growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrim regularly to shape; tolerates hedging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 1-2 years if potted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-hardwood cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhitefly, aphids, spider mites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic\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\u003eUsed as a flowering low hedge, border shrub or container plant; its long-lasting blue blooms attract pollinators and add cool colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India grow it in sun to light shade with steady moisture; trim after flushes to keep it bushy and flowering through much of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water King's Mantle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially in hot weather; avoid letting it dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows in full sun to partial shade, flowering most freely with several hours of sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThunbergia erecta is generally considered non-toxic and safe for family gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake semi-hardwood cuttings during the warm season and root them in a moist, well-drained mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it be used as a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, its dense habit and tolerance of trimming make it excellent for low flowering hedges and borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy isn't it flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eToo much shade or irregular watering can reduce blooms; give it more light, steady moisture and monthly feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it bloom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn warm Indian climates it flowers through most of the year, with peak flushes in the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it be grown in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it does well in containers; trim to shape and repot every year or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is regarded as non-toxic to people and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertiliser should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply a balanced fertiliser monthly during the growing season to support continuous flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256169398518,"sku":"PLT-KINGSMANTLE-B10-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/GGBvscaMOz4zek407lMLSycXywAmZYIUKYiZtOt3.png?v=1783922299","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/kings-mantle-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}