Since ancient times, man has surrounded himself with plants. From different parts of the world, the most amazing representatives of the flora, indoor flowers, are moving into the premises. But not always the plants that we tame are unpretentious. They can be capricious pets, but at the same time so beautiful that flower growers agree to create all the necessary conditions for them. These indoor plants can safely be attributed to Thompson's Clodendrum.
The homeland of this amazing, fantastically beautiful representative of the flora is the tropical forests of Africa, Southeast Asia and Polynesia. But since ancient times he travels around the world. The tree of fate was called in ancient Rome and was sung as a symbol of love, dedicating to the goddess Venus. It was believed that those who grow Mrs. Thompson's clerodendrum have good luck and happiness. It is difficult to say how true this belief is , but once having seen this amazing plant during flowering, it is difficult to resist admiration for the miracle of nature.
It is just great. And if given the opportunity, it is difficult to resist the temptation and not to acquire the seedling of the flower of the thromson clerodendrum . Caring for him is not easy. A liana-like plant with long thin stems grows to three meters in length. At the request of the flower growers, they form Thrompson's clerodendrum with a bush or vine attached to the trellis. The main value of this plant is its unique flowering, to observe which is as if immersed in a fantasy world.
The bloom of clerodendrum can be compared with a 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 prolonged flowering, beauty gradually fades, acquiring a light lilac color.
This spectacle will last from March to October. However, to observe this colorful performance, you need to work hard. Otherwise, frustration and failure will befall you. Fallen and yellowed leaves, as well as the lack of flowering, await with insufficient attention to the tropical fussy.
He requires a lot of sun, which should not burn his flowers and leaves. Bright, but diffused light can fully satisfy the needs of the flower. Thompson's Clerodendrum snugly sits on southwestern or southeastern windows. However, for good development and abundant flowering alone 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 indoor inhabitant. In the summer, the air temperature in the room should be at 24 degrees Celsius. And in winter - not lower than 17 degrees. During this period, the flower discards part of the leaves and does not bloom.
Thompson's Clodendrum does not tolerate dry air. Regular spraying and good watering are required. The flower will report insufficient moisture by yellowing the leaves and stopping flowering. During the period of active growth and flowering (from spring to autumn), the plant is necessarily fed. With regularity, once every 10 days they introduce complex mineral fertilizer, and organic feeding will be useful.
A flower requires constant formation and pruning. This event promotes normal development and flowering. Change of soil is carried out annually. When spring transplants use ready-made soil or prepared independently in the fall. The composition of the soil mixture is formed in the following proportion: 1 part of leaf and sod land, peat and humus, ÂŊ part of sand. Tanks for landing should be spacious enough, it is necessary to provide good drainage. Usually several plants are planted in one pot.
Thompson Clodendrum is propagated by cuttings or seeds. With proper care, young plants bloom in their second year.