Clerodendrum Thompson - a symbol of love and happiness

Since ancient times man has surrounded himself with plants. From all corners of the world, the most amazing representatives of the flora - room flowers - are moving to the rooms. But not always the plants that we tame are unpretentious. They can be whimsical pets, but at the same time so beautiful that the growers agree to create for them all the necessary conditions. To such houseplants with confidence it is possible to carry Clerodendrum Thompson.

The homeland of this amazing, fantastically beautiful representative of the flora are the tropical forests of Africa, Southeast Asia and Polynesia. But since ancient times, he travels all over the world. The tree of fate was called it in ancient Rome and sang as a symbol of love, dedicating the goddess Venus. It was believed that those who grow Mrs. Thompson's clerodendrum are accompanied by luck and happiness. It's hard to say how true this belief is , but once you see this amazing plant during flowering, it's hard to keep from admiring the miracle of nature.

It's just great. And if given the opportunity, it is difficult to resist the temptation and not to acquire a flower seedling of Thompson's clerodendrum . Care for him is not easy. Lianopodobnoe plant with long thin stems expands up to three meters in length. If desired, the flower growers form Thompson's clerodendrum with a bush or a liana attached to the trellis. The main value of this plant is its unique flowering, to observe which is like plunging into a fantastic world.

The flowering of the clerodendrum can be compared to the theatrical performance in several acts. In the beginning, snow-white, almost transparent sepals appear. The second action will be elegant scarlet petals, after which they will see the light, as an addition to the spectacular spectacle, the stamens. After a long flowering, the beauty gradually fades, acquiring a light lilac color. This show will last from March to October. However, in order to observe this colorful presentation, you need to work hard. Otherwise, disappointments and failures will come to you. Fallen and yellowed leaves, as well as lack of flowering, are waiting with insufficient attention to the tropical veneer.

It requires a lot of sun, which should not burn its flowers and leaves. Bright, but diffuse light can fully meet the needs of the flower. Clerodendrum Thompson cozily located on the south-west or south-east windows. However, for good development and abundant flowering, one lighting is not enough. A native of the rainforest will require the creation of similar conditions of detention. Heat and moisture are indispensable conditions for the normal development of this room-dweller. In summer, the temperature of the air in the room should be at a level of 24 degrees Celsius. And in winter - not below 17 degrees. During this period, the flower sheds some of the leaves and does not bloom.

Clerodendrum Thompson does not tolerate dry air. Regular spraying and good watering are necessary. The flower will report a lack of moisture in the yellowing of the leaves and the flowering. In the period of active growth and flowering (from spring to autumn), the plant is necessarily fed. With regularity, once in 10 days, a complex mineral fertilizer is introduced, organic dressings will be superfluous.

The flower requires constant formation and pruning. This event promotes normal development and flowering. Change of soil is carried out annually. At a spring transplant use the ready ground or prepared independently from the autumn. The composition of the soil is formed in the following proportion: 1 part of leaf and sod land, peat and humus, ½ part of sand. The tanks for planting should be sufficiently spacious, it is necessary to ensure good drainage. In one pot plant usually plant several plants at the same time.

Propagate the Thorpson's clerodendrum with propagation or seeds. With proper care, young plants bloom for the second year.