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Lágrima de-cristo-rosa (Clerodendrum × speciosum)

Lágrima de-cristo-rosa (Clerodendrum × speciosum) is a vigorous, twining vine with brilliant scarlet-red flowers borne in large clusters. It thrives in warm climates and

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light preferred

Watering

Regular watering required

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil

Temperature

Average room temperatures ideal

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Regular feeding during growing season

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light preferred

Can tolerate some direct morning sun, but avoid intense afternoon sun.

Watering

Regular watering required

Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil

Temperature

Average room temperatures ideal

Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost and cold drafts.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Regular feeding during growing season

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks from spring to summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine, Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

2 to 4 meters

Spread

1 to 2 meters

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalpighiales
  • familyEuphorbiaceae
  • genusJatropha
  • speciesClerodendrum thomsoniae
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Edible

No

Low

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