Sky vine

Thunbergia grandiflora

Pet & Human Safety

People: Not researchedPets: Not on the ASPCA lists as we read them

Hazardous parts

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Preparation

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Hazard type

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Hazard route

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How complete this information is

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Toxic to pets

No ASPCA entry found.

ASPCA has no page for this plant, so no pet verdict is given.

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Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: USDA zones 10A - 11 (Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens). UF/IFAS Charlotte County says it is hardy in its area but can be frost damaged and recovers quickly.
Light: Full sun to part shade; UF/IFAS Charlotte County says it does well even with some shade, especially in summer heat.
Water needs: moderate
Mature size: 15 to 30 feet long and 3 to 6 feet wide; fast growth, 6 to 8 feet in a single season (Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens).
Where it comes from: Asia: parts of China (Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan), the Indian subcontinent (Bhutan, India, Nepal) and Indo-China including Myanmar (as recorded in the UF/IFAS risk assessment).

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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