I was given a plant that was identified as a tropical bleeding heart. It is a vine with a woody stem, large, heart-shaped leaves, but no discernable flowers. I am assuming that it is a spring bloomer.

I haven't been able to find any information on this type of plant, and would like to help it over-winter.

If anyone has any info on this type of bleeding heart, I would love to hear from you!

By angie on Sunday, September 08, 2002 - 09:04 am:

Laura, a quick search on Google indicates that your plant *may* be a clerodendrum thompsonae... that's a spring-blooming vine, but I haven't found good leaf pictures to see if they're heart-shaped or not.

If it's this plant, it is only winter-hardy to around 32 degrees, which means that it would be wise to keep it in a pot so you can bring it indoors over the winter. Even if it's not the same plant that I found on the Web, the word "tropical" would indicate would indicate to me that it needs winter protection here in North Texas.

By hacer stowers on Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 03:24 pm:

I need to plant something to the enterence to my house. but that area keeps all the water after the rain. what kind if plant you suggest?

By David on Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 03:42 pm:

Hi Hacer, How hight can or does it need to be?? Louisiana Iris would love a wet area like you have. There height is only 18-24" tops. I hpe this helps...

By Anonymous on Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 10:03 am:

Help!
I brought in my tropical bleeding heart vine for the winter. Over the past few weeks, it's still dropping leaves. I thought it was the initial shock, but now I don't know....
It was glorious outdoors, over 7' and still in bloom. I'd hate to lose it. Anyone have any ideas?