Water
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. In hot weather, more frequent watering may be needed.
Also known as Bengal Clock Vine · Bengal Clockvine · Bengal Trumpet Vine
Bengal Trumpet (Thunbergia grandiflora) is a vigorous, twining vine with large, showy, pale blue to lavender trumpet-shaped flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
80% intensity
Provide afternoon shade in very hot climates.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
70% intensity
Water more frequently in hot weather.
Well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but performs best in loam.
50% intensity
Grows best in warm temperatures.
70% intensity
Avoid frost; protect from freezing.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed regularly during the growing season.
60% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. In hot weather, more frequent watering may be needed.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and size, and to encourage bushier growth. Remove dead or overgrown stems to promote air circulation and health.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Seeds can also be sown, but cuttings are more reliable for maintaining desired traits.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when root-bound, using a slightly larger pot with fresh potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Bengal Trumpet (Thunbergia grandiflora)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Magnoliopsida |
| order | Lamiales |
| family | Acanthaceae |
| genus | Thunbergia |
| species | Thunbergia grandiflora |
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