Thunbergia Erecta Alba, Meyenia Erecta Alba (White) - Plant

Thunbergia Erecta Alba, Meyenia Erecta Alba (White)

DESCRIPTION

Thunbergia Erecta Alba, Meyenia Erecta Alba (White) is a herbaceous perennial climbing plant species in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Eastern Africa and has been naturalized in other parts of the world.

It is a tropical evergreen twining vine that eventually climbs. Blooms in summer to fall, but best bloom is often in late summer and fall after the hot summer temperatures moderate.

Common Name: Thunbergia

Colour: White

Difficulty to grow: Easy

KEY WORD POINTS

Planting and Care

Grow it in full sun to light shade

Keep the soil well watered

Add a general fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.

Young plants should be well weeded

Train young plants to reach support

CARE OF THUNBERGIA

• Grow the plants in full sun to light shade. In hotter regions, plants where they will receive afternoon shade.
• Grow Thunbergia in rich soils to help fuel growth. Prior to planting, mix in ample amounts of compost.
• Add a general-purpose fertilizer every 4-6 weeks. Thunbergia plants do not tolerate droughts very well.
• Keep the soil well-watered, especially when young, and during hot and dry weather. If grown in containers, be vigilant that they do not dry out.
• Keep young plants well weeded, until they get established and begin to climb. Thunbergia plants can be trimmed, as needed.
• Plants need the support of a fence, trellis or post. Train young plants to reach support.

SPECIAL FEATURES

It is a tropical evergreen twining vine that eventually climbs.

It is easy to grow.

USES

It has various ornamental uses.