How to tend a Clerodendrum japonicum

Also known as: Ovieda fragrans (Vent.) Hitchc., Volkameria fragrans Vent., Volkmannia japonica Jacq., Clerodendrum fragrans f. corymbosum Bakh., Clerodendrum chinense var. simplex (Moldenke) S.L.Chen, Clerodendrum fragrans Willd., Clerodendrum fragrans var. multiplex Sweet, Clerodendrum fragrans var. pleniflorum Schauer, Clerodendrum japonicum (Jacq.) Gandhi, Clerodendrum lasiocephalum C.B.Clarke, Clerodendrum macradenium Miq., Clerodendrum philippinum Schauer, Clerodendrum philippinum f. multiplex (Sweet) Moldenke, Clerodendrum philippinum f. pleniflorum (Schauer) Moldenke, Clerodendrum philippinum var. simplex C.Y.Wu & R.C.Fang, Clerodendrum philippinum f. subfertile Moldenke, Clerodendrum riedelii Oliv., Clerodendrum roseum Poit., Clerodendrum fragrans f. pleniflorum (Schauer) Standl. & Steyerm., Clerodendrum japonicum var. pleniflorum (Schauer) Maheshw., Clerodendrum philippinum f. corymbosum (Bakh.) Moldenke, Agricolaea fragrans (Vent.) Schrank, Cryptanthus chinensis Osbeck, Clerodendrum chinense var. parviflorum M.R.Almeida, Clerodendrum chinense var. plenum M.R.Almeida, Clerodendrum fragrans (Vent.) R.Br., Clerodendrum chinense var. hamrense Nibed.Das, J.Sarma & Borthakur, Clerodendrum fragrans f. pleniflorum Bakh., Clerodendrum philippinum var. simplex Moldenke

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Resistant to shade, put in places with bright scattered light

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
Asia
Category
Verbenaceae, Clerodendrum
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering and fruiting period May-November
Flower colors
red
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