I've had this plant for over 10 years. I've had it outside in the summer, but that doesn't seem worth the effort. It now grows in my sunroom where it is ceiling height and thrives best directly under the skylight. It has blossomed for the last three years. The first time it bloomed I discovered a flower on the floor and other spent ones on the vine. The second bloom had more flowers but were not very visible. It was growing intermingled with a 'McCain'� Passion vine which has since died. Perhaps this year I will be surprised with an abundant display. I was ready to throw it out, but now I'm glad I didn't. I was attracted to this plant because at one time it was listed as not affected by pests. It did however get an infestation of mealy bugs. I have found success with a systemic pesticide...not sure how ecologically friendly this is, but it is inside and it works.
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SKU: R1578-4
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New Guinea Trumpet Vine (Tecomanthe dendrophila)
$24.95
A fabulous woody climber that has the unique botanical ability to form blooms off its old woody stems. The bi-colored, 4" rose-red flowers have creamy white tips, which form in large umbels during late winter and spring. Give plenty of room to grow and witness a spectacular display unfold. This South Pacific native flowers well when we mimic its homeland conditions. Therefore, when the buds are forming, keep the plant well watered, imitating the rainy season. Flowering begins once the vine forms a rough bark, then blooms emerge from the same stem year after year.