Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) 14cm

Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) 14cm

R180.00

Description

Captivating Romantic Bloomer

Scientific Name: Clerodendrum thomsoniae
Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Clerodendrum Species: thomsoniae
Common Names / Known As: Bleeding Heart Vine, Glory Bower, Bagflower, Tropical Bleeding Heart, Bleeding Glorybower

Overview: This stunning twining vine from tropical West Africa dazzles with clusters of white balloon-like calyces from which vivid red “bleeding” hearts dramatically emerge, creating a breathtaking romantic display. The glossy dark green oval leaves provide the perfect backdrop for these exotic blooms that last for months. As a fast-growing indoor climber, it brings a touch of tropical elegance and heartfelt charm to South African homes, thriving in our warmer coastal regions or as a sheltered patio star.

Quirky Fact / Common Use: The white “bag” inflates first like a lantern, then the red corolla bursts out like a drop of blood – nature’s own love letter that turns pale lavender as it ages, keeping the show going longer than most flowers!

Ideal For:

  • 🌿 Perfect for balconies, patios, or verandas in frost-free KZN, Cape Town summers, or Gauteng indoors – ideal for apartments, townhouses, or homes with limited floor space.
  • 🎁 Brilliant gift for Valentine’s, anniversaries, or housewarmings – its heart-shaped blooms scream romance!
  • 🌱 Great for intermediate plant parents who love a bit of drama; moderately easy but rewards attentive care with non-stop flowers.
  • ✨ A must-have for adding bold tropical texture, vibrant colour contrast, and natural humidity to mixed hanging baskets or trellised features – purifies air while stealing the show.
  • 🌱 Its elegant glossy foliage and cascading vines grow 150-300 cm indoors, perfect for hanging baskets, shelves, or trained up a trellis on tabletops and countertops.

(Received plants may differ slightly from images displayed. Unless otherwise specified, all Plants come in black nursery pots)

 

Care Tips

Care: 🌱 Common issues include drooping leaves from underwatering – perk it up with a deep drink but don’t repeat often as it stresses the plant. Yellowing or excessive leaf drop usually means overwatering or low light; let soil dry slightly between waterings and move to brighter spot. Brown crispy edges signal dry air (common in dry Highveld winters) – mist daily or pop on a pebble tray. Pests love stressed vines: mealybugs (cottony spots), scale (waxy bumps), and spider mites (fine webbing + speckled leaves) – wipe with organic insecticide soap and improve airflow.

Light: ☀️ Medium to bright indirect light is ideal – a north-facing window or filtered morning sun keeps blooms coming without scorching.

Watering: 💧 Keep evenly moist but never soggy – water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry (usually weekly in summer, less in winter). This thirsty tropical hates drying out completely.

Temperature: 🌡️ Best at 18-27°C year-round – perfect for most South African homes; protect from cold drafts below 10°C (bring indoors in chilly Joburg winters or Free State frosts).

Feeding: 🌿 Apply a balanced, diluted Liquid Fertilizer (e.g., 5:1:4 or 3:1:5) every two weeks during spring and summer growth; switch to slow-release in autumn. Cut back in winter when the plant rests – no feeding needed to avoid weak growth.

Pet Friendly? ❌ NO – Toxic to cats, dogs, and children if ingested; keep out of reach.

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Mondays: We prepare plants for shipping! This means wrapping the soil, adding plant sleeves, and one last pre-travel watering. 
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