How To Care For Thunbergia Alata. Beds and borders City Conservatory Containers CottageInformal. Sow the seed thinly on the surface and cover with a thin layer of Vermiculite not compost as they need the light to germinate.
The seeds should be sown into peat pots and lightly covered. According to herbpathy It tells that the root extract of this plant can be effective in relieving pain inside ear. Water Thunbergia deeply once a week providing approximately 1 inch 25 cm of water during irrigation or enough to keep the top 6 inches 15 cm of soil evenly moist.
When growing in containers or hanging baskets you may need to water as often every other day during the peak heat of summer to maintain the soil moisture.
I grew it in a 14. Pests Aphids may cause problems and various pests such as glasshouse red spider mite glasshouse whitefly and scale insects may be a problem under glass Diseases May be affected by powdery mildews. Pruning None required unless grown under glass - pruning group 11. Provide a means of support for climbing.