Glory Bower. A very pretty houseplant with unusually shaped red and pure white flowers. Max Height 1.4m. Max Spread 75cm. Flowers June to August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Clerodendrum thomsoniae
A very pretty houseplant with unusually shaped red and pure white flowers
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Clerodendrum |
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Species | thomsoniae |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Glory Bower |
Flower Colour | white, red |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.4m |
Family | Verbenaceae |
Spread | 75cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Trailing/climbing |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
Planting | |
Care | Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | After flowering |
Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Whiteflies, Mealy bugs |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Requires support |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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