Add dramatic color and climbing beauty to your garden with the Trumpet Vine Flame Vine Ottamulla Creeper Live Plant. This eye-catching climber (scientific name: Pyrostegia venusta) is famous for its bright orange tubular flowers that bloom in thick clusters, resembling flames. A fast-growing evergreen vine, it is perfect for covering fences, pergolas, railings, or walls with brilliant seasonal blooms.
Locally called Ottamulla, this flame vine is known for its robust growth and low maintenance needs, making it a great choice for home gardens, schools, resorts, and landscapes across India.
Type of Plant: Flowering Creeper Vine (Pyrostegia venusta)
Germination Time: Not applicable (Live Plant)
Sunlight Needed: 6–8 hours of full sunlight daily
Where to Grow: Balcony grills, fences, compound walls, pergolas
Growing Season: Blooms best in winter; foliage remains year-round
Seed Sowing Depth: Not applicable
Ideal Climate: Tropical to subtropical
Plant Height: Vining climber; can grow 10 to 30 feet in length
Organic Fertilizer Requirement: Once in 30–40 days during growth
Life Span: Perennial vine
Ideal Growing Temperature: 20°C to 35°C
Blooming Time: Peak bloom in winter (Dec–Feb); foliage year-round
Maintenance Required: Low to Moderate
Watering Frequency: 2–3 times a week
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 15×15 inch or larger for deep rooting
The Flame Vine (Ottamulla) thrives best when planted before the monsoon or during early winter. In most parts of India, it flowers profusely from November to February, providing a vibrant splash of color. Its evergreen foliage remains lush throughout the year with proper care.
Choose a large grow bag or pot with good drainage. Add a mix of garden soil, compost, and sand. Place a trellis or support for the vine to climb. Position the pot in direct sunlight. Water regularly and feed monthly with compost or cow dung slurry.
(Not applicable – this is a live plant, not seed-based propagation.)
Sunlight: Needs full sun for flowering
Soil: Loose, well-drained fertile soil
Fertilization: Use organic compost monthly for vigorous growth
Pruning: Cut back after flowering to encourage new shoots
Support & Spacing: Use wall, fence, or trellis support; space 3 feet apart
Pest Control: Rare issues; treat with neem oil if pests appear
Disease Prevention: Avoid overwatering; ensure ventilation
Mulching: Helps retain soil moisture and prevent weed growth
Harvesting: No harvest – grown for ornamental purposes only
1. Apply Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers
When your plants begin flowering, use nutrient-rich fertilizers like Organic Bone Meal Powder or Vermicompost. This helps in boosting the bloom and enhances overall yield.
2. Use Organic Fertilizers
Feed your plants with organic fertilizers such as Cow Dung Manure or Neem Cake. Organic options promote healthy soil life.
3. Regular Feeding
Apply fertilizers every 20-25 days to ensure plants receive a steady supply of nutrients. Choose from various options like Cocopeat Compost for
This vibrant flame-colored climber is one of the most stunning creepers for Indian gardens. With clusters of orange trumpet-like flowers, it quickly covers fences and railings with fiery blooms. It's evergreen, making it beautiful even when not flowering. Popular in home gardens, public spaces, resorts, and schools due to its bold look and low maintenance.
Stunning flowering creeper for vertical spaces
Ideal for compound walls, pergolas, balconies, and arches
Low maintenance and fast growth
Attracts butterflies and bees
Year-round greenery; winter-season flowers
Popularly used in schools, homes, and landscape gardens
Local traditional plant known as Ottamulla in South India
Avoid overwatering – it can cause root rot
Requires strong support as it grows fast
Not suitable for indoor/shady areas – needs full sun
Prune annually to avoid entanglement
Keep away from overly windy areas – vines may snap
No Blooms: Ensure full sunlight; cut back older growth after flowering
Yellow Leaves: Caused by overwatering or poor drainage
Slow Growth: Add compost or organic fertilizer
Aphid Attack: Spray neem oil every 10 days
Root Bound in Pots: Repot to larger container every 1–2 years
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Q1: Will the plant bloom immediately after planting?
No, it may take one flowering season (winter) to start blooming depending on plant maturity.
Q2: Can it be grown in pots on a terrace?
Yes, with a strong support and full sunlight, it thrives in pots.
Q3: Is the plant fast-growing?
Yes, it can quickly climb walls and fences within a few months.
Q4: Is it safe for pets?
Not known to be toxic, but keep out of reach as a precaution.
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