Mrs Thomson’s clerodendrum
Mrs. Thomson’s clerodendrum is also known as bleeding heart. In Latin, the name of this plant is as follows: Clerodendrum thomsonae.
Mrs. Thomson’s clerodendrum is a member of the verbena family. As for the name of the family itself, in Latin it will be: Verbenaceae.
Description of Mrs. Thomson’s clerodendrum
Mrs. Thomson’s clerodendrum is a rather unpretentious plant to care for, but one should not forget about certain growing standards. The plant will need to be provided with a light regime of partial shade, and throughout the entire summer period, watering should remain plentiful. As for air humidity, it should be quite high. The life form of this plant is an evergreen vine.
It should be noted that Mrs. Thomson’s clerodendrum can be found not only in winter gardens, but also indoors. When a plant is grown at home, it is important to place it on bright windows, with the only exception being north-facing windows. As for the maximum size in culture, the length of Mrs. Thomson’s clerodendrum can reach up to two and a half meters.
Description of the features of care and cultivation of clerodendrum by Mrs. Thomson
In order for this plant to please you with its attractive appearance for a long time, it is important to take care of regular replanting. For replanting, pots of standard proportions are required, and the frequency of replanting will be from once a year to once every three years. As for the composition of the soil mixture itself, you need to mix one part each of turf soil and sand, and in addition add three parts of leaf soil. The acidity of such soil can be not only slightly acidic, but also neutral.
It is important to note that Mrs. Thomson’s clerodendrum absolutely cannot tolerate even the slightest exposure to direct sunlight. In addition, one of the main care measures is regular spraying of the leaves of this plant. However, sometimes the plant can be damaged by a pest such as spider mites.
In the spring and autumn, it is important to provide the plant with an optimal temperature ranging from approximately eighteen degrees to twenty-five degrees Celsius. At the same time, throughout the rest period, the temperature should not fall below eighteen degrees. To stimulate the formation of new flower buds, you will need to keep this plant for two months at a temperature of about twelve degrees Celsius. During the dormant period, moderate watering of the plant is acceptable. This dormant period begins in October and continues until February, and the reason for its occurrence is both a low degree of air humidity and insufficient lighting.
Mrs. Thomson’s clerodendrum is propagated by rooting cuttings in water. However, sometimes gardeners also choose propagation by sowing seeds. As for the specific requirements of this crop, it is impossible not to note the need of this plant for regular support. In addition, shaping the appearance of Mrs. Thomson’s clerodendrum through pruning also plays an important role.
Not only the flowers, but also the leaves of this plant have decorative properties. The leaves of Mrs. Thomson’s clerodendrum will be green in color, and these leaves are also somewhat wrinkled, petiolate and opposite. They will be ovoid-pointed in shape, and their length will not exceed fifteen centimeters. The flowers of this plant can be colored in both red and white tones. Mrs. Thomson’s clerodendrum blooms in spring and summer.
