CLERODENDRUM

Light: ☀️ Full sun to partial shade. Best flowering in full sun (6+ hours daily). Tolerates some afternoon shade in hotter regions.

Water: 💧 Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water regularly, especially during dry spells or hot weather.

Soil: 🌱 Well-draining, fertile soil. Amend with compost or organic matter for best performance.

Temperature: 🌡️ Prefers warm climates, hardy in USDA zones 8–11. Protect from frost. Can be grown as a container plant and overwintered indoors in cooler areas.

Humidity: 💦 Enjoys moderate to high humidity, especially in tropical/subtropical climates.

Fertilizer: 🌼 Apply a balanced fertilizer monthly during spring and summer to promote blooms.

Pruning: ✂️ Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth. Cut back any leggy or tangled growth in early spring.

Flowers: 🌸 Striking clusters of tubular or star-shaped flowers—colors vary by species (red, pink, blue, or white). Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.