Description

General aspect and origins - Clerodendrum thomsoniae is also known as bleeding heart or glory bower. It is a twining evergreen shrub that is native to Western Central Africa.
Leaves - Leaves are evergreen, simple, opposite, glabrous, entire. They are up to 6 in (15 cm) long and have strong veins.
Flowers - Flowers appear mainly in summer. They are grouped in axillary or terminal panicles. Flowers have a white calyx, a scarlet-red corolla, and prominent stamens and style.
Fruits - This plant produces inedible black and orange-red berries.

Culture

This Clerodendrum is often sold as a house plant. However, it is a fast growing and vigorous plant that is best grown outdoors in warm climates, or under glass elsewhere.
Soil - Clerodendrum thomsoniae prefers a well-drained and slightly acidic soil.

Propagation

Cuttings can be prepared in summer, with semi-ripe wood. Root cuttings can also be taken in early spring.
Seeds are black.