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Orange Clock Vine Plant Care
Thunbergia gregorii S.Moore
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This unique plant is known for its vibrant orange tubular flowers that bloom in clusters, adding a pop of color to any garden. Originating from Australia, Thunbergia gregorii is highly sought after by plant collectors for its striking appearance and ability to attract pollinators with its nectar-rich blooms.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
60–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Orange Clock Vine?
Water Orange Clock Vine every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Orange Clock Vine Native To?
What Is the Orange Clock Vine?
Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia gregorii) belongs to the Acanthaceae family within the Thunbergia genus. Orange Clock Vine is native to East Africa and sometimes cultivated as an ornamental vine. Orange Clock Vine is also known as Orange Trumpet Vine, Black-Eyed Susan Vine.
Orange Clock Vine displays a vining, trailing growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Orange Clock Vine produces tubular flowers in various colors like yellow, orange, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Orange Clock Vine?
Thunbergia gregorii requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Orange Clock Vine Need?
Orange Clock Vine thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Orange Clock Vine in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Orange Clock Vine Prefer?
Thunbergia gregorii grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Orange Clock Vine prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Orange Clock Vine?
Well-draining, fertile soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Orange Clock Vine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Orange Clock Vine?
Feed Orange Clock Vine every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Orange Clock Vine?
Repot annually in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Orange Clock Vine?
Orange Clock Vine can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to black eyed susan vine plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Orange Clock Vine Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Orange Clock Vine, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Orange Clock Vine?
Orange Clock Vine is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Orange Clock Vine Need?
Orange Clock Vine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10a. Orange Clock Vine is native to East Africa and sometimes cultivated as an ornamental vine. In cooler regions, grow Orange Clock Vine as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10a – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Orange Clock Vine is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Thunbergia genus — compare its care with other Thunbergia species on PlantoScan.
Thunbergia is part of the Acanthaceae plant family — browse all Acanthaceae genera and species.
Orange Clock Vine thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Thunbergia Species
Other Thunbergia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Thunbergia gregorii S.Moore, family Acanthaceae (first published in J. Bot. 32: 130 (1894)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Orange Clock Vine, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Public domain, CC0 1.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10a – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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