CATEGORY – Creeper

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – When top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 20 to 40 feet (with vertical support)
3.Leaves Color – Dark green, ovate
4.Flowers – Pendulous clusters of tubular maroon and yellow blooms
5.Type – Outdoor, ornamental climber
6.Feed – Organic fertilizer or compost every 2 months during growing season
7.Watering – Regular, especially during hot and dry periods
8.Soil – Rich, loamy, well-draining soil
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun for best flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–95°F (21°C–35°C); not frost-tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny area with strong support for vertical growth.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Backfill with soil, press gently, and water thoroughly.
5.Mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Thunbergia mysorensis
2.Common names: Mysore Clock Vine, Indian Clock Vine, Brick & Butter Vine
3.Hindi: मैसूर घड़ी बेल (Maisūr Ghaṛī Bel)
4.Tamil: மைசூர் கடிகார கொடி (Maisūr Kaṭikāra Koṭi)
5.Telugu: మైసూరు గడియార లత (Maisūru Gaḍiyāra Lata)
6.Kannada: ಮೈಸೂರ್ ಗಡಿಯಾರದ ಬೆಲ್ಲೆ (Maisūr Gaḍiyārada Belle)
7.Marathi: मैसूर घड्याळवेल (Maisūr Ghaḍyāḷvēl)
8.Malayalam: മൈസൂർ ക്ലോക്ക് വയിൻ (Maisūr Klōk Vayin)