Clerodendrum ugandense

Blue Butterfly Bush, Blue Glory Bower, Ugandan Clerodendrum

Message of the Flower

Repose

The Mother’s Comment

Opens out in calm relaxation. The true repose is that of perfect surrender to the Divine.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

It is in action, in effort, in the march forward that repose must be found, the true repose of complete trust in the divine Grace, of the absence of desires, of victory over egoism.

True repose comes from the widening, the universalisation of the consciousness. Become as vast as the world and you will always be at rest. In the thick of action, in the very midst of the battle, the effort, you will know the repose of infinity and eternity.

The Mother, Questions and Answers 1957 - 1958: 20 March 1957

You must know how to rest.

There are many ways of doing it. Here is one: first of all, put your body at ease, comfortably stretched out on a bed or in an easy-chair. Then try to relax your nerves, all together or one by one, till you have obtained complete relaxation. This done, and while your body lies limp like a rag on the bed, make your brain silent and immobile, till it is no longer conscious of itself. Then slowly, imperceptibly, pass from this state into sleep. When you wake up the next morning, you will be full of energy.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - III: Sleep and Rest

The rest must be an ascent into the Light, into perfect Peace, total Silence, a rest which rises up out of the darkness. Then it is true rest, a rest which is an ascent.

The Mother, Questions and Answers 1955: 31 August 1955

Colour

combination of blue and violet.

Family

Lamiaceae

Cultivars

Not many known specific cultivars.

Flower Size

About 2-3 cm in length

Flower Texture

Soft and delicate.

Number of Petals

Five petals, with two resembling butterfly wings.

Floral Symmetry

Bilaterally symmetrical (zygomorphic).

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant.

Leaf Texture

Slightly rough, veined

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite leaf arrangement

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

throughout the year in ideal conditions, mainly in summer.

Climate

Prefers tropical to subtropical climates.

Water Requirements

Moderate watering, prefers consistent moisture.

Soil Type

Well-drained, fertile soil.

Temperature Ranges

Does not tolerate frost; thrives in warm temperatures.

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites.

Pollinators

Attracts bees and butterflies.

Habitat

Native to East Africa, particularly Uganda.

Role in the Ecosystem

Attracts pollinators and serves as a nectar source.

Ornamental

Highly valued for ornamental purposes due to its unique and attractive flowers.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly ornamental.

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered.