Bleeding Heart Vine White, Clerodendrum Thomsoniae Plant
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Bleeding heart vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) is a climbing plant that can be trained to grow on trellises or fences, or it can be allowed to sprawl on the ground:Â
Bleeding heart vine
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Appearance
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Heart-shaped flowers with red outer petals and white inner petals, dark green oval leaves
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Size
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Can grow up to 15 ft tall in its native habitat, but is smaller in containers
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Origin
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Western Africa
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Growing conditions
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Prefers partial shade, well-draining soil, and moderate watering
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Care
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Needs frequent fertilization during the blooming season
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Other features
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Attracts pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds
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- Plant in the spring and it will flower in the summer.Â
- Prune the plant at least three to four nodes and use a matured stem to propagate it.Â
- Place the propagated stem in a rich potting medium and lightly water it.Â
- Keep it in a bright shaded area and don’t expose it to direct sun or rain.Â
Bleeding heart vine plant Care:
Here are some tips for caring for a climbing bleeding heart vine, also known as Clerodendrum thomsoniae or glory bower:
- Sunlight:Â Plant in a location with bright light.
- Soil:Â Use well-drained, humus-rich soil.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water more frequently during dry weather.
- Fertilizing: Feed the plant with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season. You can use a slow-release fertilizer every two months during the blooming season, or a water-soluble fertilizer every month.
- Pruning:Â Prune the plant in late summer or going into fall to remove excess growth.
- Pests: Use an insecticidal soap spray to keep mealybugs and spider mites in check. Reapply the spray every seven to ten days, or until the insects are eliminated.
- Dormancy:Â Allow the plant to go dormant in an out-of-the-way spot.
- Planting:Â You can plant the bleeding heart vine in the ground or in a container at the base of something it can cling to.
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