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.