I had to look it up to see what it was. Under Telosma cordata I found the following link gave the most information although it didn't specifically address the flowering issue.

Telosma cordata

Well Tropic this is embarrassing...I went out this morning and found the plant in flower???? I was beginning to think it was a dud plant. I am excited to see at last it is flowering. It has been raining here and I haven't inspected it for a few days. The last few months I have been giving it African Violet fertilizer. Well maybe that worked or it did it all by it's self.

Congrats. I think like some other vines they just need to get to a certain age... but this is the season for flowering.

Oh well, who cares? As long as you've got the flowers, congratulations. The research I did on the plant made me want one but I've never seen them around before. How did you get hold of yours?

I purchased it from a lady here on the coast. I wanted some of her other plants that she has but she has moved ...don't know where. The plant is very soft and I don't think it would stand the postage time. However...if I get seed I will let you know and I can send them to you.

I'd really appreciate that, thanks. I'm trying to get some flowering vines into the garden, without getting swamped by them of course. Just put in a Thunbergia mysorensis which I really like.

I could strike you a bit or two, tropic. You can send me some details privately thru My page (if that stuff still works)?

Thanks for the offer Alison, but I got onto the messages page and couldn't find any provision for sending messages. Also checked around the rest of the site and no luck there either. I get the impression they don't allow for it any more.

Hi Alison...I see you are still gardening like me. Guess what I had flower for me for the first time...a Condom Flower!

The mind boggles!

Well done, Marleneann, a very cute plant.

got it

Thanks Alison, got the email.