How to tend a Thunbergia alata
Also known as: Thunbergia oculata S.Moore, Thunbergia kamatembica Mildbr., Thunbergia nymphaeifolia Lindau, Thunbergia manganjensis Lindau, Thunbergia fryeri E.Vilm., Thunbergia fuscata T.Anderson ex Lindau, Thunbergia backeri E.Vilm., Thunbergia doddsii Paxton, Thunbergia delamerei S.Moore, Thunbergia aurantiaca Paxton, Thunbergia albiflora Gordon, Valentiana volubilis Raf., Endomelas alata (Bojer ex Sims) Raf., Thunbergia bikimaensis De Wild., Thunbergia bakeri Bosse, Thunbergia alata var. vixalata Burkill, Thunbergia alata var. retinervia Burkill, Thunbergia alata var. albiflora Hook., Thunbergia alata var. alba Paxton, Thunbergia alata var. minor S.Moore, Thunbergia alata var. velutina Bremek., Thunbergia leucantha Van Houtte
Log in to add this plantWatering
Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like sunshine, grows in sunny places
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely peduncle after flowering
About this plant
- Origin
- Tropical Africa
- Category
- Acanthaceae, Thunbergia
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, can climb
- Blooming period
- Flowering period in summer and autumn
- Flower colors
- yellow or light yellow
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