Clerodendrum speciosissimum

Java Glory Bean, Flaming Glorybower

Message of the Flower

Right Attitude

The Mother’s Comment

Simple and open, without complications.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

To lead the Divine Life does not depend on any exterior activity or circumstances. Whatever you do from the highest work to the most ordinary, you can lead the Divine Life if you are in the true consciousness and the right attitude.

The Mother

If, in the presence of circumstances that are about to take place, you can take the highest attitude possible—that is, if you put your consciousness in contact with the highest consciousness within reach, you can be absolutely sure that in that case it is the best that can happen to you… I even go so far as to affirm that in the zone of immediate influence of each one, the right attitude not only has the power to turn every circumstance to advantage but can change the very circumstance itself.

The Mother, Questions and Answers 1929 - 1931: Power of Right Attitude

Colour

Bright orange

Family

Lamiaceae

Flower Size

Can be quite large, often in clusters

Flower Texture

Smooth

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical

Fragrance of Flower

Fragrant, especially in the evening

Leaf Texture

Smooth to slightly hairy

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Green, sometimes with purplish undersides

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial in suitable climates

Blooming Period

Late summer to fall

Climate

Tropical to subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate, prefers well-drained soil

Soil Type

Rich, well-drained

Temperature Ranges

Frost-sensitive; thrives in warmer temperatures

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

susceptible to pests like spider mites and diseases such as leaf spot in humid conditions

Pollinators

Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Habitat

Native to tropical Asia; cultivated in tropical and subtropical gardens worldwide

Role in the Ecosystem

Nectar source for pollinators

Ornamental

Highly valued for its striking flowers and foliage.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly ornamental.

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered; cultivation is widespread.