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Thunbergia mysorensis

 
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Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Thunbergia (thun-BER-jee-uh) (Info)
Species: mysorensis (my-sor-EN-sis) (Info)

Synonym:Hexacentris mysorensis

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9 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Vines and Climbers

Height:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Maroon (Purple-Brown)

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Evergreen

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By simple layering

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Profile:

1 positive
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral htop On Oct 18, 2007, htop from San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b) wrote:

I have not grown this plant. It is a native plant of India.

Positive gardengal On Feb 12, 2003, gardengal from se qld
() wrote:

Very easy to propagate in water.

Neutral lupinelover On Jan 30, 2003, lupinelover from Grove City, OH
(Zone 6a) wrote:

A very unique blossom: maroon outer petals with yellow interiors that grow in long clusters.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

San Diego, California (2 reports)
San Francisco, California
Hollywood, Florida
Merritt Island, Florida
Mulberry, Florida
Venice, Florida
Pahoa, Hawaii



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