Exotic Organic Farm
Coimbatore, India
A rare South Indian climber with long, hanging chains of slipper-shaped flowers in golden yellow and maroon-red. A true showstopper for a sunny pergola.
Rare exotic climberA rare, premium climber for pergolas, arbours and special gardens.
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Suited to Indian climateCare notes written for Indian heat, monsoon and soil.
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Thunbergia mysorensis is native to southern India, from the Nilgiri hills down to Kanyakumari, at elevations up to about 900 m, where it climbs through trees in wet tropical forest. It is named after the city of Mysore, and is also known as the Indian clock vine, Mysore trumpet vine, Munzerabad creeper and lady's slipper vine. Its dramatic, pendulous chains carry bold, slipper-shaped flowers in rich golden yellow with maroon to brownish-red tips, and in the wild they are pollinated by sunbirds feeding on the nectar.
It is a woody, evergreen, twining climber that can reach 6–10 m, so it needs a strong, sunny pergola, trellis or arbour where the flower chains can hang down. It twines clockwise, which is how the clock vine got its name. It is grown as a showpiece in Indian gardens, but it is still uncommon and prized by collectors. It prefers warm, humid weather and regular water, and it needs protection from cold.
| Botanical name | Thunbergia mysorensis |
| Common names | Indian clock vine, Mysore trumpet vine, lady's slipper vine, Munzerabad creeper |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Native to | Southern India: Nilgiri hills to Kanyakumari, in the Western Ghats region |
| Plant type | Woody, evergreen, twining climber |
| Mature size | 6–10 m; needs a very strong support |
| Flowering in India | Mainly winter to spring, and on and off through much of the year on mature vines |
| Flower | Long hanging chains of slipper-shaped flowers, golden yellow with maroon-red tips |
| Light | Sun to part shade; bright, filtered light is ideal |
| Water | Regular; well-drained soil |
| Climate | Warm and humid; protect from cold |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
Written for India's heat, monsoon and soil. These are general guidelines; adjust to your city, soil and season, and message us if you want advice for your location.
It takes full sun but does well in bright, filtered light or part shade. Choose a spot where the flower chains can hang freely.
Water regularly, especially in the warm months, keeping the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged.
Use fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost, in a large pot or a deep planting pit.
Feed every 3–4 weeks in the growing season with a balanced fertiliser, and top up compost each year.
Train it over a sturdy pergola, trellis or arbour so the chains hang down. It is too heavy for a light fence.
Trim lightly after a flush of flowers to control its size. It flowers on mature growth, so avoid heavy pruning.
Thunbergia mysorensis flowers mainly in winter to spring in India, and a mature vine can keep flowering on and off through much of the year in warm, humid conditions. The long, hanging chains carry many slipper-shaped flowers, and each chain lasts for weeks. Young vines need time to establish and climb before they flower well, and sun, regular feeding and a strong support to hang from give the best display.
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Indian Clock Vine · view 4Mainly in winter to spring, and a mature vine can flower on and off through much of the year in warm, humid conditions.
Yes. It is native to southern India, from the Nilgiri hills to Kanyakumari in the Western Ghats region, and is named after the city of Mysore.
The stems twine clockwise as they climb, which gave the vine its name.
It can reach 6–10 m and needs a very strong pergola, trellis or arbour. Plant it where its flower chains can hang freely.
Yes. In the wild its flowers are pollinated by sunbirds feeding on the nectar, and it attracts nectar-loving birds in gardens.
A young plant can start in a large container with a sturdy trellis, but it does best in the ground or a very large pot with a strong support.
Thunbergia mysorensis (Indian clock vine) is priced at Rs 4,500 per live plant at Exotic Organic Farm. Message us on WhatsApp to confirm current availability and plant size.
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