5 Techniques to Growing a Bleeding Heart Vine ...

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5 Techniques to Growing a Bleeding Heart Vine ...

Don’t confuse a bleeding heart vine with one of those old-fashioned bleeding heart plants. They are very different from one another. These flowering vines are also called; Bag Flower, Tropical Bleeding Heart, Glory Tree, and Bleeding Glory Bower. If you recently acquired one of these beautiful plants, then the 5 techniques to growing a bleeding heart vine listed below should be useful.

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They Love the Sunshine

These flowers are originally from West Africa, which explains their love for the sun. The dark green leaves will soak up as much sun as you are willing to offer them. This plant is actually an evergreen shrub that likes to twine around things, just like other vines.

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The Clerodendrum thomsoniae thrives best in bright, indirect sunlight, which mimics the dappled light of its natural habitat. However, it's important to shield it from the harsh midday sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For optimal growth, aim to provide your bleeding heart vine with at least 4 to 6 hours of filtered sunlight each day. As your vine basks in its sunny spot, you'll be rewarded with the lush foliage and vibrant blooms that are the hallmarks of this stunning plant.

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Plant in Well-drained Soil

Bleeding heart vines will grow in a garden plot, hanging basket, or any standing container, but the soil needs to be well—draining. Even though they like lots of water, they don’t like to set in standing water for a long period of time. They also like their water to be warm, since cold water tends to throw these plants into shock.

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Can Be Grown from Cuttings

If you aren’t able to purchase a bleeding heart vine from a plant nursery, then you can start one from cuttings provided to you by a friend or family member. These plants actually do very well when grown from cuttings. They will generally root within 10 to 14 days and can then be planted in the garden or a larger container.

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Cuttings can be taken from a mature bleeding heart vine, preferably in the spring or early summer. The cutting should be at least 6 inches in length and should include several leaves and a few nodes. These nodes are important as they are the parts of the stem where the roots will form. The cuttings should be placed in a pot of soil and kept moist until the roots form. Make sure the pot has good drainage and the soil is kept moist but not soggy. After the roots form, the cutting can be transplanted to the garden or a larger container.

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Feed Regularly

Bleeding heart vines like to be fertilized every other week. Use a water-soluble fertilizer and pour it evenly over the soil around the plant. Be sure to dilute the fertilizer during the winter months, making it one part fertilizer and one part water.

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Feeding your bleeding heart vine consistently ensures it has the necessary nutrients to produce its stunning flowers. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions on the fertilizer packaging to avoid over-fertilization, which can be just as detrimental as underfeeding. In the growing season, an increase in bloom is your sign that the feeding schedule is serving the plant well. Remember: a little bit of care with the feeding regime goes a long way in keeping your bleeding heart vine healthy and vibrant.

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Thin out the Vines when They Get Too Thick

This will not only give your plant plenty of room to bloom, but transplanting the new vines will help you to spread this beautiful flower around your garden as well. If you live in an area where these vines can grow outside, keep the new vines in a container until the following spring, and then plant them outside with the rest.

These vines make excellent houseplants in the climate I reside in. I wish I lived in a location where these plants could spread freely all over my yard. It would be a gorgeous sight! Did you find these techniques to be helpful? Do you have any additional ones to add to the list?

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My name is jim. I live in Ga. My wife and I bought a Bleeding Heart Vine a year ago. Thank God she rooted a couple cuttings, Because I killed the original one. My goal is to grow it inside a hanging basket. Can you help me with this? Take in mind, I am a beginner at this, But im willing to learn. Thank you............Jim

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