Thunbergia Erecta Nana, Meyenia Erecta Nana, Bush Clock Vine (Blue) - Plant

 

Thunbergia Erecta Nana, Meyenia Erecta Nana, Bush Clock Vine [blue]

                     

Description

Thunbergia Erecta is a herbaceous perennial climbing plant species in the genus Thunbergia native to western Africa. The shoots are quadrangular and each angle bears a narrow wing. Leaves are ovate-elliptic, and oppositely arranged. Leaf margin is entire or wavy or occasionally with a broad triangular tooth above the middle. Plant Specifications

Common Name - Kings-mantle, Bush Clock Vine

Difficulty level- Easy to grow

Colour- Dark purple

Keyword Points

Planting and Care

The soil should be well drained

The temperature should be 50 degrees  F

It needs full sun to partial shade

Watering of plants should be medium

Use organic fertilizer

Thunbergia Erecta Nana Care

Sky vine (Thunbergia grandiflora), also commonly referred to as clock vine, a member of the tropical Acanthaceae family and is an evergreen in frost free climates, where it also produces fruits, but growth slows or stops in cool temperatures. It is hardy in Zones 8-11.
The clusters of its trumpet flowers will enrich your garden with the vibrant feel from India, its origin. Dramatic lavender-blue flowers on a backdrop of dark green heart-shaped leaves will light up your garden all summer, or all year long in tropical climates.

Sunlight- Full sun to partial shade

Watering- Medium

Fertilizer- Organic fertilizer

SPECIAL FEATURE

It is a climbing plant

It is easy to grow

USES

It has ornamental uses

Culinary Use - Flowers