{"product_id":"kings-mantle-cuttings-7-unrooted-thunbergia-erecta-with-purple-blooms","title":"King's Mantle Cuttings - 7 Unrooted Thunbergia Erecta with Purple Blooms","description":"\u003cp\u003eKing's Mantle (Thunbergia erecta) is a tropical evergreen shrub prized for its deep purple, trumpet-shaped flowers and glossy green foliage. Also known as Bush Clock Vine, this plant adds a bold splash of color to warm-climate gardens, patios, and indoor collections. The blooms attract pollinators and appear intermittently throughout the year in favorable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese unrooted cuttings offer an economical way to propagate new plants. With proper care, they root readily and develop into bushy shrubs that can be grown in the ground or in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep purple, trumpet-shaped blooms with a yellow throat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy, dark green leaves on a compact, shrubby growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts hummingbirds and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be grown as a perennial shrub in tropical climates or as a container plant elsewhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnrooted cuttings for home propagation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thunbergia erecta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical evergreen shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round in tropical climates; summer to fall elsewhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo root these unrooted cuttings, prepare a well-draining rooting medium such as a mix of peat and perlite. Remove leaves from the lower portion of each cutting, dip the cut end in rooting hormone if desired, and insert it into the medium. Keep the medium consistently moist and provide high humidity by covering with a plastic dome or bag. Place in bright, indirect light and maintain warmth (70-80°F). Roots typically form within a few weeks; once rooted, gradually acclimate the new plants to brighter light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter rooting, transplant into individual pots using a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly during establishment, allowing the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. In cooler zones, grow in containers and bring indoors before temperatures drop below 50°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e7 unrooted Thunbergia erecta cuttings, ready for propagation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67776283115830,"sku":"FOLIA-518","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6669573320_thrv.jpg?v=1792468625","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/kings-mantle-cuttings-7-unrooted-thunbergia-erecta-with-purple-blooms","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}