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Thunbergia erecta

Bush Clock Vine

Thunbergia erecta is a bushy flowering subshrub with vibrant purple-blue blooms and yellow centers. Native to South Africa, it thrives in warm climates.

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	3-4 in	In Stock	$29.99	Buy

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Plant Details

Common Name	Bush Clock Vine
Family	Acanthaceae
Genus	Thunbergia
Species	Erecta
Origin	South Africa
Blooming	Summer to Fall, prolific purple flowers with yellow centers
Leaf Color	Dark green
Sunlight	Half-shade
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	check Yes

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil, tolerates poor soils and sandy substrates

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Watering

Moderate watering during growth phase, drought tolerant once established

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for maximum blooms, accepts partial shade in very hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during active growing season

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Pruning

Pinch back tips early to encourage bushiness, deadhead spent flowers regularly

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months

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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

50° – 100°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

40% – 75%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

1500 – 35000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

200 – 4500

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

20% – 65%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

300 – 1800

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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