How to care and cultivate Clerodendrum thomsoniae

Growing conditions of Clerodendrum thomsoniae

The Clerodendrum thomsoniae prefers a warm, humid, sunny and semi-shady environment, so sufficient light needs to be ensured during the growth process, but appropriate shade should be provided in the summer. When cultivating it, it is best to use slightly acidic soil with good air permeability.

How to raise Clerodendrum thomsoniae

When growing Clerodendrum thomsoniae, it is necessary to ensure sufficient light in winter and provide shade when it is hot in summer, otherwise the leaves will turn yellow. Insufficient light will cause the plant to not bloom. Although flower bud differentiation is not affected by the photoperiod, strong light can promote flower bud differentiation and development.

Watering the Clerodendrum

The Clerodendrum thomsoniae is generally watered once every 1 to 2 days. It requires a large amount of water during the growing season. The soil should be kept moist and the amount of water should be controlled, otherwise the roots will rot.

Fertilization of Clerodendrum thomsoniae

The fertilizer for the Clerodendrum thomsoniae should be appropriate. It can be fertilized once every 15 days or so. The amount of fertilizer should not be too large, and the frequency of fertilization should not be too frequent. Before flowering, more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied.

Pest control of Clerodendrum thomsoniae

The disease of Clerodendrum thomsoniae is mainly caused by fungal infection. When the disease occurs, the leaves should be sprayed with chlorothalonil in time, spraying once every 7 to 8 days for 2 to 3 times in a row, and the disease will basically be cured.

How to raise Clerodendrum thomsoniae at home

When raising Clerodendrum thomsoniae at home, you can use leaf mold, garden soil and river sand in a ratio of 2:2:1 to make a substrate, place it on the balcony for maintenance, move it indoors after winter, and keep the room temperature above 12℃, so it can safely overwinter.

The water demand of Clerodendrum thomsoniae is large during the growing season, so the soil should be kept moist and not too much fertilizer should be applied. During the flowering season, decomposed thin cake fertilizer should be applied every 7 to 10 days.

Precautions for the maintenance of Clerodendrum thomsoniae

Keep the Clerodendrum thomsoniae moist during the growing period, but do not water it too much. Excessive watering will cause the leaves to turn yellow and cause root rot. When the temperature is too high, you can add water and spray it appropriately, but pay attention to shade. When the temperature is low in winter, you can reduce watering appropriately.