Clerodendrum brilliantus
Clerodendrum brilliantum belongs to the plants of the family called verbena. In Latin, the name of this plant will be as follows: Clerodendrum splendens.
As for the name of the family itself, in Latin it will be like this: Verbenaceae.
Description of clerodendrum lucidum
For the favorable cultivation of clerodendrum lucidum, care must be taken to ensure that the plant receives abundant watering throughout the entire summer period. In this case, the air humidity should be quite low. As for the light regime, this plant can develop well both in the sun and in partial shade. The life form of Clerodendrum brilliantis is an evergreen liana.
This plant can be found quite often in winter gardens. As for growing Clerodendrum brilliantum indoors, in this case preference should be given to light windows, with the exception of windows with a northern orientation. If we talk about the maximum size in cultivation, then the height of this plant can reach about two and a half meters.
Description of the features of care and cultivation
It should be noted that, despite all the ease of care, it is important for the plant to comply with certain growing conditions. First of all, it is worth remembering that clerodendrum brilliantus requires regular replanting, which should be done every two to four years, and the pots should be of standard proportions. As for the composition of the soil, it is recommended to mix one part of sand and turf soil, as well as three parts of leaf soil. The acidity of such a soil mixture can be not only neutral, but also slightly acidic.
It is important to remember that direct exposure to direct sunlight will have an extremely negative effect on the development of clerodendrum lucidum. In addition, it is strongly recommended to take care of regularly spraying the leaves of this plant. It is worth noting that sometimes the plant can be damaged by spider mites.
Throughout the entire dormant period, the plant will require an optimal temperature between ten and fifteen degrees Celsius. At the same time, brilliant clerodendrum will also require moderate watering; air humidity can remain standard for this plant. The dormant period begins in October and ends in February. The occurrence of such a dormant period when the plant grows indoors occurs due to insufficient levels of both air humidity and light.
Reproduction of clerodendrum brilliantum can occur both with the help of seeds and by rooting cuttings in water. It should be noted that the second option is more popular among gardeners.
As for the specific requirements of this crop, in order for the plant to remain attractive, it is necessary not to forget about its formation through pruning. In addition, clerodendrum lucidum also requires constant support.
Both the flowers and leaves of this plant have decorative properties. The leaves will be green in color, their height can reach fifteen centimeters, while the width will not exceed ten centimeters. The shape of such leaves can be either round or oval. The leaves of Clerodendrum lucidum are always endowed with a heart-shaped base, and their apex is pointed. This plant blooms not only in summer, but also in spring. The flowers are painted in red or orange tones, and their diameter is about three centimeters. It should be noted that the plant can act both as a hanging crop and as a bush.
