Bleeding Heart Vine healthy Flower PLant

Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) is a beautiful flowering climber with red-and-white heart-shaped blooms.

🌞 Light

• Bright light with some direct sun
• Best: Morning sun + afternoon shade
• Too much harsh sun → leaf burn
• Too little light → fewer flowers

🌱 Soil

• Loose, fertile, well-draining soil
• Ideal mix:
  • Garden soil
  • Compost or cow manure
  • Sand or perlite (for drainage)

💧 Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist, not soggy
• Water when the top 2–3 cm soil feels dry
• Reduce watering in winter
• Avoid waterlogging (causes root rot)

🌡️ Temperature & Climate

• Thrives in warm, humid climates
• Ideal temperature: 18–32°C
• Protect from cold winds and frost

🪴 Pot vs Ground

• Grows well in pots or ground
• If potted: choose a large pot with drainage
• Provide support (trellis, grill, railing)

🌼 Fertilizer

• Feed every 2 weeks during growing season
• Use:
  • Liquid balanced fertilizer OR
  • Flower-boosting fertilizer (higher phosphorus)
• Stop feeding in winter

✂️ Pruning

• Very important for flowering
• Prune after flowering or early spring
• Cut back long, weak vines
• Encourages bushy growth and more blooms

🌸 Flowering Tips

✔ Plenty of light
✔ Regular pruning
✔ Slightly root-bound plants flower better
✔ Avoid too much nitrogen (leafy growth, fewer flowers)