Clerodendrum thomsoniae
Bleeding Heart Glory Bower
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Bleeding Heart Glory Bower (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) - Description
Clerodendrum thomsoniae is a species of flowering plant in the genus Clerodendrum of the family Lamiaceae, native to tropical west Africa from Cameroon west to Senegal. It is an evergreen liana growing to 4 m (13 ft) tall, with ovate to oblong leaves 8–17 cm (3–7 in) cm long. The flowers are produced in cymes of 8-20 together, each flower with a pure white to pale purple five-lobed calyx 2.
Bleeding Heart Glory Bower (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) - Blooming
Blooms showy, fragrant flowers with prominent stamens.
Bleeding Heart Glory Bower (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) - Growth
Deciduous and evergreen shrubs, trees, and climbers, found in subtropical and tropical areas. Grows best with full sun exposure. Shrubs work well in a border, and climbers can be trained over a pergola, trellis, or any other supportive structure. In sites where Clerodendrum is not growing hardy, raise plants in a warm greenhouse. A warm greenhouse has a minimum temperature of 55°F (13°C). During the day, temperatures should be set to 55-64°F (13-18°C) or above, and at night, the temperature should be at 55°F (13°C).
Bleeding Heart Glory Bower (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) - Planting
Propagate from the seed in spring at 55-64°F (13-18°C). Remove suckers in fall or spring from trees and shrubs. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer using bottom heat. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.
Bleeding Heart Glory Bower (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) - Pest
Prone to mealybugs, aphids, whiteflies, cankers, leaf spots, and galls.
Bleeding Heart Glory Bower (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) - Interesting facts
There are around 400 known species of Clerodendrum, native to woodlands in subtropical and tropical regions, especially in Africa and Asia.
Bleeding Heart Glory Bower (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) - Soil and irrigation
Does best in fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist, yet well-drained. Soil-based potting mixes work fine for indoor plants. Water liberally during the growing season, less in winter.
