Clerodendrum speciosissimum is a tropical shrub of the family Lamiaceae, native to Indonesia and Papuasia, but now naturalized in parts of Latin America, Africa, the Caribbean, Seychelles, and Florida.
Javanese glorybower Care
Clerodendrum speciosissimum
What is the plant
Clerodendrum speciosissimum, or Glory Bower, is cultivated for the ornamental value of its large panicles of bright, orange-red flowers. Glory Bower is a tropical, evergreen shrub with large, heart-shaped, velvety leaves, growing as tall as 12 feet. This species is native to the Indonesian island of Java, where it grows commonly in forest clearings in the low mountains.
lighting
Full Sun
hardiness zone
9a - 11
difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water your clerodendrum generously in the summer months and do not allow it to dry out. Reduce watering during cooler spells and in the winter.
Fertilizer
Fertilize clerodendrums every month with a micronutrient-enriched liquid fertilizer or apply a slow-release granular fertilizer every 2 months. Reduce fertilization after the flowering period is over.
Sunlight
Plant your clerodendrum in a partially shaded site with some direct morning or late afternoon sunshine.
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Soil
Clerodendrums are not real fussy of the soils that they will grow in but prefer a rich well-drained soil that will hold some water.
Temperature
This shrub can be grown in the areas with the lowest winter temperatures of -6.6°C (20°F).
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