Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000382
11/12/99
Clerodendrum thomsonae - Glorybower
Type: House Plant
Comments: The ornamental part of the Glorybower flower is
its white, inflated calyx (Vis. 1). The plant requires a
sunny growing area and an evenly moist soil. In winter,
keep the soil drier when the plant is resting. The plant
likes cool temperatures, preferably in the 60's.
Glorybower's growth and blooming period is in late summer.
Once the flowers fade, pick them off and do any pruning that
may be needed.
Propagation: Propagation is by suckers, or green wood
cuttings taken in summer. The cuttings root in perlite at
a temperature of 70 degrees.
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