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Translated from Greek, the name clerodendrum means "tree of fate." And his destiny is to become a worthy and bright decoration of any interior. During the flowering period, it is difficult for the clerodendrum to remain unnoticed. And they appreciate it not only for its bright red buds framed by snow-white perianths against the background of large, expressive emerald-colored leaves. In addition, the plant exudes a delicate pleasant aroma
Features of the appearance of the plant
This indoor flower has another very poetic name - innocent love. It very accurately conveys the sense of purity created by inverted white heart-shaped cups. A lot of buds are formed on the branches, and in some cases the flower brushes form a whole veil, under which branches and foliage are hidden. Long thinnest stamens serve as an exquisite decoration of a miniature flower.
Clerodendrum leaves are elongated, oval in shape with almost even edges and a sharp end. The leaf plate is decorated with deep veins. This plant will fall in love with those who are a fan of such a garden shrub as a mock orange. Their leaves are similar, like twin brothers.
Clerodendrum grows very quickly and reaches an impressive size. There are both ampelous forms and shrubs. The latter can be easily shaped into a miniature tree in indoor conditions, so clerodendrum can be used as a material for bonsai art.
Contents of clerodendrum
The flowering of clerodendrum is long-lasting, but depends on the characteristics of the variety. So, if your choice falls on curly clerodendrum, it will bloom its buds throughout the winter - from December to February inclusive. Clerodendrum Fallaca will delight the owners with flowering in September-October. And the popular Thompson's Clerodendrum sometimes blooms twice a year: in December and from April to August.
Clerodendrum is a native of tropical latitudes, its distribution area in its natural wild conditions is Asia and Africa. He likes good lighting, but he doesn't like bright direct sunlight. Therefore, the optimal place for placing a pot with a flower will be a place near the windows that face the east or west side. The windows that face the north poorly satisfy the needs of the plant, and in the southern one it will begin to fade if it is not shaded. In addition, exposure to sunlight can lead to the development of chlorosis. Then, in addition to the shelter, it will be necessary to treat the pet with iron-containing preparations.
The tropical nature of the native latitudes affected the Clerodendrum's love for a humid microclimate. Therefore, he will be grateful for regular spraying and humidification of the air. Before starting this procedure, it is recommended to prepare the water in advance so that it settles and is at room temperature. In order to prevent the flower from being in a halo of dry air, in the cold season, make sure that the plant is not near heating radiators.
The optimum temperature for keeping a flower is + 18 ° C. In summer, this value can be increased to + 25 ° С. In winter, it should not go below + 15 ° С.
Clerodendrum care
In the warmer months of the year, clerodendrum is watered generously. It is also advisable to use soft, settled water. The frequency of watering will be indicated by the condition of the soil. When the top layer of earth in the pot dries up - only then it's time to moisten it again. In the colder months, watering is no longer so abundant. The lower the thermometer goes, the less water the plant needs.
Many types of clerodendrum are deciduous. Therefore, if in winter the leaves from your pet have fallen off, this does not mean that it has dried out from lack of watering. This means that he has entered a period of rest. Top dressing will help to awaken the plant from hibernation and gain strength. To do this, use a universal fertilizer for flowering indoor plants.
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