How to cultivate Clerodendrum to make it bloom
This article introduces the tips on how to cultivate Clerodendrum to make it bloom and the quick blooming techniques for green plant flowers, with specific contents as follows:
Clerodendrum has high aesthetic value and is a rare plant that is both beautiful in flowers and leaves. Moreover, the flowers of Clerodendrum emit a very attractive fragrance, making it very popular. However, many gardening enthusiasts say that they cannot grow their Clerodendrum well and it doesn't bloom much. In fact, this is because they have not mastered its growth patterns. Let's take a look at how to cultivate Clerodendrum together!
I. Choose a suitable soil environment
The soil for cultivating Clerodendrum must have good breathability and water permeability, as well as being loose and fertile, so that its robust and developed roots can grow better. It is recommended to mix decomposed leaf soil, peat soil, and perlite in a 1:1:1 ratio to prepare the soil for Clerodendrum. Decomposed leaf soil is rich in nutrients, and particle soil can enhance soil breathability and water permeability, which is very effective for cultivating Clerodendrum.
Additionally, it's best to choose a smaller pot for cultivating Clerodendrum, as this will make the roots grow more vigorously. A larger pot, on the other hand, is not conducive to root breathability and can easily lead to root rot.
II. Sufficient sunlight
Clerodendrum is relatively shade-tolerant, and it can be cultivated in a place with sufficient scattered light. Even on a north-facing balcony with insufficient sunlight at home, it can grow normally. However, the reason many gardening enthusiasts fail to cultivate Clerodendrum well is precisely this: keeping it in a dark environment for too long causes the branches to grow thin and long, and the blooming amount naturally decreases.
So when cultivating Clerodendrum, we should still often place it in a place with abundant sunlight to receive light. Especially in winter when the light is softer, full-day sunlight exposure can make the leaves of Clerodendrum greener and increase the blooming amount.
III. Appropriate watering
Whether a plant grows well or not depends on the watering method, and Clerodendrum is no exception. Clerodendrum itself prefers ample water. If the soil is dry for a long time, its leaves can easily become dry and yellow. Therefore, we should water it thoroughly when the soil surface is dry. However, it is recommended to open the windows for ventilation after watering to help the Clerodendrum roots absorb water better.
Of course, we should also often open the windows for ventilation when cultivating plants indoors. This not only allows the plants to breathe fresh air and grow healthier but also effectively prevents the occurrence of diseases and pests, reducing bacterial infections.