Botanical Name: Clerodendrum thomsoniae
Common Name: Bleeding heart glorybower
Type of Plant: dicot: houseplant
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape sprawling vining plant with long trailing stems and large, distinctly variegated leaves
Height 10'-12'
Spread 10'-12'
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure in/outdoor partial shade outdoors/ bright light indoors
Soil normal potting soil with good drainage
Hardiness tender outdoors (zones 22-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves to 5" long, ovate to oblong, variegated with creamy yellow margins; variegation fades as leaves age; leaves deeply veined
Flowers in terminal cymes; calyx is white with 5 pointed sepals; corolla crimson, protruding through calyx; calyx fades to violet color with age
Fruit small (1/4") fleshy drupe
 
Propagation:
stem cuttings
 
Usage:
good vine for greenhouse or patio gardens; used for tropical variegated foliage, brightly colored flowers and spreading form
 
Landscape Care:
Watering takes average watering; do not let dry out over long periods
Fertilizing slow release fertilizer and dilute liquid feed
Pruning head back to encourage bushy growth; dead-head regularly
Pests/Diseases spider mites, aphids
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: West Africa
Family: Verbenaceae

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