Cultivation methods and precautions of Chinese giant thorn

The Clerodendrum thomsoniae is an ornamental flower plant that many people like to cultivate. It is native to tropical West Africa. It is also called the pearl lotus in nature. It blooms beautiful red and white flowers in summer and autumn. Its appearance is similar to the swimming Clerodendrum thomsoniae, which is why it got its name. So how should the Clerodendrum thomsoniae be cultivated? I will write down all the cultivation methods and precautions of the Clerodendrum thomsoniae in a while, and you will understand it after reading it.

Cultivation methods and precautions of Chinese giant thorn

1. How to cultivate the Chinese giant pearl

Clerodendrum thomsoniae is originally a tropical plant. It likes to grow in a warm, sunny and moist environment. It has particularly poor cold resistance. It grows fastest when the outside temperature is around 20 degrees. It cannot be placed in a place below five degrees in winter. As long as these conditions are met, Clerodendrum thomsoniae can grow vigorously.

2. The water requirement of Clerodendrum thomsoniae

If you want to grow the Clerodendrum thomsoniae well, you must pay attention to its water supply. Normally, just keep the soil in the pot moist. Do not water excessively and do not let water accumulate in the pot. If you water too much, the Clerodendrum thomsoniae will only grow but not blossom. In severe cases, its leaves will turn yellow or fall off.

3. The requirements of Ampelopsis thomsoniae for sunlight

The plant has certain requirements for sunlight during its growth. It likes a sunny environment, but it cannot be placed in strong sunlight, otherwise its leaves will turn yellow. Therefore, in winter, you can put the plant in a sunny place, and in the hot summer, you need to shade it.

4. Disease management of Clerodendrum thomsoniae

The plant Clerodendrum thomsoniae may develop some diseases during the cultivation process. Rust and gray mold are the most common diseases. After they occur, you can spray it with benomyl wettable powder in time, once every three days. Two to three times in a row can make the disease disappear.