THUNBERGIA ( Nilkantha)

  HOW TO CARE OF PLANTS " THUNBERGIA"

Scientific name	Thunbergia grandiflora	Plant type	Perennial
Country of origin	Africa,Madagascar	Height & Width	8-20  & 15 -25 feet
Family	Acanthaceae	Bloom time	Summer
Genus	Thunbergia	Sun	Full sun

   1.   Thunbergia ( Nilkantha) is summer seasonal  flower plants.

   2.   It very low maintenance and easy grow plat.

   3.   Colors are Blue, Purple.

   4.   Propagation of this plant is very easy.

   5.   Pruning the plant time to time to make bushy.

   6.   Normal garden soil and organic compost is sufficient to grow.

   7.   Only watering when top soil is dried.

   8.    This plant is also known as Bengal Trumpet , Bengal clock vine.

   9.   The Thunbergia  can  be used as medicinal plant.

  10.  Chance of pest attack in  this plant is very low but keep monitoring.