{"product_id":"thunbergia-mysorensis-6-pot","title":"Thunbergia Mysorensis - 6\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThunbergia mysorensis, popularly called the Mysore Trumpetvine, Indian Clock Vine or Lady's Slipper Vine, is an evergreen woody climber native to the southern Western Ghats of India. It is famous for its dramatic pendulous flower spikes that can hang 30-90 cm long, each carrying numerous hooded blooms in rich reddish-brown to maroon with a contrasting golden-yellow throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fast, vigorous grower, it can scramble 6 metres or more over pergolas, arches and large trellises, making a spectacular living curtain. In most of India it flowers heavily in the cooler, drier months and again with the onset of warmth, attracting sunbirds and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt thrives in tropical and subtropical Indian gardens, needs strong support, plenty of moisture and a frost-free climate, rewarding gardeners with one of the most striking hanging flower displays available.\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\u003eSouthern Western Ghats, India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 m or more with support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, glossy dark-green lance-shaped leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaroon to reddish-brown with golden-yellow throat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainly cooler months (winter-spring), sporadic year-round in warm regions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical (frost-free)\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; flowers best with morning sun and roots kept cool and shaded.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep soil consistently moist; water regularly in summer, never letting it dry out completely. Reduce in cool, wet spells.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, fertile, well-drained loam high in organic matter; slightly acidic to neutral pH.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal 18-32 C; protect from frost and cold below 10 C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers moderate to high humidity typical of tropical India.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed monthly through the growing season with a balanced fertiliser; add compost or organic manure at the base.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune after flowering to control size and remove tangled or dead growth; tolerates hard pruning to rejuvenate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIf container-grown, use a large pot and repot every 1-2 years; best grown in the ground for vigour.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy semi-hardwood stem cuttings or by layering; cuttings root readily in the warm season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy; watch for aphids, mealybugs, scale and spider mites, especially on stressed plants.\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\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;A showpiece climber for Indian gardens and landscapes:\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Trained over pergolas, arches, arbours and gateways for a cascading curtain of flowers\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Covering large fences, walls and trellises for screening and shade\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Garden focal point and pollinator plant that draws sunbirds and butterflies\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Suitable for large containers on terraces with sturdy support\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plant at the start of the monsoon (June-July) so the vine establishes with ample natural moisture.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Provide a strong, permanent support such as a metal pergola or stout trellis before planting, as the mature vine is heavy. Keep the root zone mulched and cool while letting the top reach sun. Water generously through the hot pre-monsoon months (April-May) and feed monthly during active growth. In North India protect from winter frost. Prune lightly after the main flush to keep it tidy and encourage fresh flowering shoots.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Thunbergia mysorensis grow and what support does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a vigorous woody climber that can reach 6 metres or more, so it needs a strong, permanent support such as a metal pergola, sturdy arch or stout trellis to carry its heavy, flower-laden growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does the Mysore Trumpetvine flower in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt flowers most heavily in the cooler, drier months from winter into spring, and in warm frost-free regions it can produce its hanging flower spikes sporadically through much of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Thunbergia mysorensis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePropagate it from semi-hardwood stem cuttings or by layering. Cuttings taken in the warm growing season root readily in a moist, well-drained mix kept in bright, indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51049583313142,"sku":"PLT-THUNBERGIAMY-P06-NA","price":70.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/3jaBAJbPKuIdyuZcGz1316ICnLVrkLpa3E4TIKmw.jpg?v=1782712229","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/thunbergia-mysorensis-6-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}