Clerodendrum thomsoniae

Bleeding Heart Vine

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Tropical vine with distinctive red calyx and white corolla resembling a bleeding heart. Requires high humidity and warmth for optimal growth.
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Plant Details

Common Name Bleeding Heart Vine
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Clerodendrum
Species Thomsoniae
Origin West Africa
Blooming Late summer to autumn, sometimes year-round indoors
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich peat-based potting mix with perlite for drainage

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth; reduce in winter. High ambient humidity required.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light essential; harsh sun scorches leaves, low light reduces flowering

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from spring to autumn

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Pruning

Prune after blooming cycle to maintain shape and encourage branching

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
6000 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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