This flower will spit out small beads. If you keep one pot, it will bloom for 365 days, and 100 flowers can bloom at a time!

What does the dragon's tongue look like?

Huahua will first take you to see what the Chinese giant sparrow looks like and how beautiful it is when it blooms.

So, why is this flower called Dragon's Tongue? Because the outer circle of its calyx is all white, and only the center of the flower is a little red, it looks like a little red in the Central Plains, symbolizing good luck and fortune, and therefore it is loved by many flower lovers.

How to grow Clerodendrum thomsoniae?

1. Adequate lighting

If you want the Clerodendrum thomsoniae to grow vigorously and bloom as soon as possible, light is essential. It is best to place it on a south balcony or south windowsill so that it can receive sufficient light. If there is insufficient light, it will easily cause the stems to grow too long. However, the temperature is high in summer, so you still need to pay attention to shade at noon.

2. Water frequently

If you want the Clerodendrum thomsoniae to grow well, you must ensure that it has sufficient water. However, the Clerodendrum thomsoniae is quite sensitive to water. If there is too much water, it will only grow leaves but no flowers, or even the leaves will turn yellow and fall off, and finally even the roots will rot. Therefore, water it only when the surface of the soil in the pot feels dry.

When the Clerodendrum thomsoniae blooms, do not spray water on the petals, otherwise the flowering period will be shortened. Especially as there have been many rainy days recently, it is best to keep it indoors and never let the flowers of Clerodendrum thomsoniae get wet.

3. Apply enough fertilizer

Clerodendrum thomsoniae likes fertilizer very much. It can be applied with a thin layer of cake fertilizer water once every 7-10 days. Before flowering, stop applying nitrogen fertilizer and add more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, such as bone meal fertilizer, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, etc. You can also add some 0.2% ferrous sulfate solution to prevent the leaves from turning yellow.

4. Prune frequently

Clerodendrum thomsoniae is a climbing flower. If you want to make the plant look better, you must pay attention to frequent pruning. Normally, you should pinch and top the plants more often, and prune them in time after flowering to avoid nutrient loss. When the flowering of the Clerodendrum thomsoniae is about to end, the white stamens on the outside will turn red. Just wait until the red color withers and then cut them off.

How to reproduce the Mytilus thomsoniae?

There are two main methods for propagating Clerodendrum thomsoniae: sowing and cuttings.

After the Clerodendrum thomsoniae blooms, as long as you leave it alone, you will see small black seeds after a while. Collect the seeds and replant them next spring.

However, most people still use cuttings for propagation.

1. When topping and pinching the branches, you can keep the pruned branches of the Clerodendrum thomsoniae and use them as cuttings.

2. Trim the branches slightly, leaving at least 2-4 leaves on each cutting, then prepare a disposable paper cup, fill it with vermiculite, and insert the Clerodendrum thomsoniae branches about 1/3.

3. If you are worried about slow rooting, you can also directly find a bottle of water to root it. The rooting rate is also very high! In the hot summer, it will take about 10-15 days for the seeds to take root.

4. After the cuttings of the Clerodendrum thomsoniae have taken root, you can prepare loose and breathable nutrient soil and transplant it into a flowerpot! First place it in a cool and ventilated place for 1-2 weeks, and then move it to the sun for normal maintenance!

What should I do if the Clerodendrum thomsoniae doesn't bloom?

Reason 1: Lack of nutrients

The reason why the Clerodendrum thomsoniae at home does not bloom may be due to lack of nutrients.

Solution: When the Clerodendrum thomsoniae is forming flower buds, we can bury some original peanuts or melon seeds in the pot, or pour a spoonful of waste oil replaced from the range hood, which can encourage the Clerodendrum thomsoniae to bloom more.

Reason 2: Not trimming the hair and causing it to grow too long

If the Clerodendrum thomsoniae only grows leaves but does not bloom, it may be because it has not been pruned, causing the entire plant to grow too tall.

Solution: If you want the Clerodendrum thomsoniae to bloom more and grow less wildly, you can prune it frequently, especially pruning it promptly after the flowers fade to ensure its nutrients, so that it can grow more side branches as soon as possible, and just make sure the plant is within 25-30cm.

Reason 3: Too much water

If you water the Clerodendrum thomsoniae too much, it will only grow leaves but no flowers.

Solution: If you find that the Clerodendrum thomsoniae has not bloomed, you need to control the water supply. Wait until the soil in the pot is completely dry before watering it thoroughly. Repeat this several times, and you will see flower buds appearing on the Clerodendrum thomsoniae.

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