Clerodendrum trichotomum is a flowering plant species, which is sometimes placed in the family Lamiaceae (the mint family) and sometimes classified as the member of the Verbenaceae family of plants and is native to China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and India.The deciduous shrub with somewhat unkempt appearance was once believed to be the tree of good fortune. The plant’s scientific name also reflects the same belief – the word Clerodendrum has originated from two Greek words: kleros meaning chance or luck and dendron meaning tree.
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Clerodendrum Trichotomum
What is the plant
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Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
min 7a
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Clerodendrum trichotomum has moderate water requirements. Since it likes moist soil, provide enough water and do not let the soil dry out in the growing seasons. However, be careful to not overwater.
Pruning
You will need some grooming to maintain it in good shape.Experts recommend removing suckers in the fall or spring.
Sunlight
Japanese Clethra produces the best blooms and fruits when it is planted in full sun. However, it grows well in partial shade too.
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Soil
Harlequin glorybower grows best in loamy, organically rich, moist and well-draining soil. The plant will get damaged if the soil is not well-draining and remains waterlogged or soggy for a long period of time.
Temperature
It also needs some sheltering from cold drying winds of the winter.In very cold areas, the Clerodendrum trichotomum can die.
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