Clerodendrum thomsoniae is also known as bleeding heart or glory bower. It is a twining evergreen shrub that is native to Western Central Africa.
This Clerodendrum is often sold as a house plant. However, it is a fast growing and vigorous plant that is best grown outdoors in warm climates, or under glass elsewhere.
Leaves are evergreen, simple, opposite, glabrous, entire. They are up to 6 in (15 cm) long and have strong veins.
Flowers appear mainly in summer. They are grouped in axillary or terminal panicles. Flowers have a white calyx, a scarlet-red corolla, and prominent stamens and style.
This plant produces inedible black and orange-red berries.
Clerodendrum thomsoniae requiert l'exposition suivante : lumière Clerodendrum thomsoniae prefers a well-drained and slightly acidic soil.
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Category - vine
Dimensions
Height 4.00 m
Width 4.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -1.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to 0.0 °C
Exposure - light
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : white, red
Propagation - cutting, seeds Cuttings can be prepared in summer, with semi-ripe wood. Root cuttings can also be taken in early spring.Seeds are black.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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