Does Thunbergia like sun or shade?
Does Thunbergia like sun or shade?
full sun
Thunbergia alata grows best in rich, moist soil in full sun. It tolerates partial shade but flowering may be reduced. Seed can be sown directly where the plants are to be grown once soil temperature reaches 60F in the spring, but transplants give better results in the short growing season of the upper Midwest.
What conditions do Thunbergia like?
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny spot. It can also be grown in containers.
Can Thunbergia be a houseplant?
Thunbergia alata, or black-eyed Susan vine, is a common houseplant. This is probably because it is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and, therefore, easy for owners to pass along a piece of the plant. A native of Africa, the vine needs warm temperatures but also requires shelter from the hottest rays of the sun.
How tall does Thunbergia get?
5-6 feet
Most thunbergia plants can grow 5-6 feet in one season. Thunbergia is a perennial in milder areas.
Will Thunbergia grow in shade?
Light. You will get the most flowers and the healthiest plants if you grow your black-eyed Susan vines in full sun (at least six hours of direct sunlight on most days). The exception is in hot, dry climates, where growing the plants in partial afternoon shade is recommended.
How do you care for Thunbergia?
Water thunbergia deeply once a week, providing approximately 1 inch of water during irrigation or enough to keep the top 6 inches of soil evenly moist. The plants require less irrigation during rainy weather, and they may require twice weekly irrigation during times of dry, hot weather.
Is Thunbergia an evergreen?
Orange clock vine, Thunbergia gregorii, is a tropical, evergreen climber with bright orange flowers.
Is Thunbergia invasive?
Thunbergia grandiflora is a climbing vine native to Asia which is able to smother native vegetation. Introduced and cultivated in many regions as an ornamental, it has become a widespread invasive plant.