Bring elegance and beauty to your garden with the White Bleeding Heart Clerodendrum Thomsoniae Live Plant, a unique and eye-catching flowering creeper that adds charm to any outdoor or indoor space. Known for its dainty white bracts and bright red corollas, this vine is perfect for trellises, fences, balconies, and garden corners. The plant is easy to grow and can thrive in tropical to subtropical climates. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this flowering vine is a delightful addition to your green space.
The White Bleeding Heart Vine is a semi-evergreen, twining shrub that produces long-lasting flowers with a two-toned appearance. It symbolizes purity and love, making it a favorite for ornamental landscaping and gifting. With moderate maintenance, it grows well in pots or ground, making your garden vibrant and visually appealing.
Type of Plant: Live flowering creeper (Clerodendrum thomsoniae)
Germination Time: Not applicable (live plant)
Hours of Sunlight Needed: 4 to 6 hours of direct or filtered sunlight
Where to Grow: Balcony, terrace, garden edges, near walls or trellis
Growing Season: Best grown in spring, summer, and early monsoon
Seed Sowing Depth: Not applicable (plant delivered live)
Ideal Climate: Warm and humid tropical or subtropical regions
Plant Height: Can grow up to 6–10 feet when supported
Organic Fertilizer Requirements: Monthly feeding with compost or liquid fertilizer
Life Span: Perennial
Ideal Growing Temperature: 20°C to 32°C
Blooming Time: Spring to mid-autumn, with peak flowering in early monsoon
Maintenance Required: Low to moderate
Watering Frequency: Twice a week or when soil is dry
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 15 x 15 inch grow bags or medium planter box
The White Bleeding Heart Vine grows best in spring, summer, and early monsoon months across India. Southern states with warm weather can grow it almost year-round. In North India, avoid harsh winters or protect the plant indoors during extreme cold. Peak blooming happens in the pre-monsoon and rainy seasons, making your garden look beautiful when most other plants slow down.
Use a 15x15 inch grow bag or medium-sized pot with proper drainage. Place it in a spot with filtered sunlight or semi-shade. Use well-draining garden soil mixed with compost. Water moderately and support the plant with a trellis or balcony grill. Apply organic fertilizer once a month to boost flowering.
Preparation: Choose a sunny to semi-shady spot with support like trellis or railing.
Transplanting: Carefully remove the plant from the package and place it in moist soil.
Watering: Water twice a week or when the topsoil feels dry. Avoid overwatering.
Fertilization: Use compost or vermicompost every 20 days.
Support: Use a trellis or garden wire to guide the vine’s growth.
Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage more blooms.
1. Apply Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers
When your plants begin flowering, use nutrient-rich fertilizers like Organic Bone Meal Powder or Vermicompost. This helps in boosting the bloom and enhances overall yield.
2. Use Organic Fertilizers
Feed your plants with organic fertilizers such as Cow Dung Manure or Neem Cake. Organic options promote healthy soil life.
3. Regular Feeding
Apply fertilizers every 20-25 days to ensure plants receive a steady supply of nutrients. Choose from various options like Cocopeat Compost for moisture retention.
Sunlight: Prefers partial to full sunlight (morning sun ideal).
Soil: Well-drained loamy soil enriched with compost.
Fertilization: Organic fertilizers every 20–30 days boost blooming.
Pruning: Remove dead or overgrown stems after flowering season.
Support & Spacing: Provide climbing support; maintain space from other vines.
Pest Control: Watch for mealybugs or aphids. Use neem oil if needed.
Disease Prevention: Avoid waterlogging. Maintain airflow around plant.
Mulching: Add dry leaves or cocopeat around base to retain moisture.
Harvesting: No harvest – grown purely for ornamental flowering beauty.
The White Bleeding Heart Creeper is known for its stunning two-tone flowers that feature snowy white bracts with bright red tubular corollas. It’s a perfect visual centerpiece in vertical gardens and fences. This climber is often used in landscape design, providing a striking contrast to green foliage. The plant’s flowers are mildly fragrant and attract pollinators like butterflies and bees, enhancing garden biodiversity. With its elegant heart-shaped bracts, it brings a romantic and tropical feel to your surroundings.
Ideal for vertical gardening and decorative trellises
Perfect for balconies, fences, entryways, or as a patio centerpiece
Attracts butterflies and pollinators
Low-maintenance and fast-growing
Makes a thoughtful gift plant for special occasions
Do not overwater the plant; water only when the topsoil is dry.
Avoid keeping the plant in complete shade or full harsh sunlight.
Protect from strong winds as the vines can be delicate.
Handle gently while transplanting to prevent root damage.
Do not allow the roots to stay soggy—ensure drainage holes in pots.
Yellow Leaves: Caused by overwatering or poor drainage – reduce watering and improve soil.
No Flowers: Due to low sunlight – move to a sunnier location and feed with phosphorus-rich fertilizer.
Aphids or Mealybugs: Spray neem oil weekly until pests disappear.
Fungal Spots: Caused by excess moisture – improve air circulation and apply organic fungicide.
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Q: Can I grow this indoors?
A: Yes, if placed near a bright window or balcony with good sunlight.
Q: Is this a fast-growing creeper?
A: Yes, with proper care and support, it grows rapidly in the growing season.
Q: When will it start flowering?
A: Flowering usually begins within 1–2 months after proper establishment and care.
Q: Is this plant suitable for North India?
A: Yes, but protect it from frost or extreme cold by shifting indoors in winter.
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