Pagoda flower

Borneo Sunset pagoda flower ( Clerodendron paniculata 'Borneo Sunset') is a large, tropical perennial with reddish-bronze foliage. It produces large inflorescences of red-orange flowers at the tips of its branches during the winter months in Chicago inside a greenhouse, but it flowers outside year-round in warm climates. This plant is the perfect choice for homeowners looking for something slightly different during the holiday season. When planted in a conservatory or greenhouse, this fast-growing 3-foot-tall by 3-foot-wide tropical shrub flowers best in full to partial sunlight and moist, well-drained soils.

The pagoda flower (Clerodendrum paniculatum)'s origin in Southeast Asia, where the pagoda is a common architectural form, is responsible for the plant's common name, because of the pagoda-like shape of its pink flowers that rise up in attractive displays. It distinct beauty makes it popular with gardeners. The ashoka is a rain-forest tree. Its original distribution was in the central areas of the Deccan plateau as well as the middle section of the Western Ghats in the western coastal zone of the Indian subcontinent. The ashoka is prized for its beautiful foliage and fragrant flowers. It is a handsome small erect evergreen tree with deep green leaves growing in dense clusters. Its flowering season is around winter to spring. The ashoka flowers come in heavy lush bunches. They are bright orange-yellow in color turning red before wilting. As a wild tree the ashoka is a vulnerable species. It is becoming rarer in its natural habitat but isolated wild ashoka trees are still to be found in the foothills of the central and eastern Himalayas in scattered locations of the northern plains of India as well as on the west coast of the subcontinent near Mumbai. There are a few varieties of the ashoka tree. One variety is larger and highly spreading. The columnar varieties are common in cultivation. Chinese aconite is an award-winning flowering garden plant. Its flowers are similar to other species in the genus except for its late blooming time, which provides nectar for bees after othe...

Pagoda plant (Clerodendrum paniculatum) earned its common name because of the tiered, pyramidal shape of its flower clusters, which stand out against its large, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 11, where its equally ornamental foliage and flowers brighten gardens all year. Pagoda plant requires year-round care to maintain its good looks and long-term health. Its care requirements vary by season but decrease significantly in winter. Seasonal Watering A pagoda plant's water needs fluctuate significantly during the year. In summer, it needs consistently moist soil and should be watered weekly or whenever the soil dries out completely on the surface. A potted pagoda plant will quickly deplete soil moisture and may need to be watered several times each week, especially if it is in an unglazed clay pot. Water until the soil feels moist in the top 2 inches, or until water trickles from the pot's drainage holes. Only use pots with drainage holes so the plant doesn't sit in soggy soil. In winter, water only if no rain falls for longer than one week or if the plant appears slightly wilted. Fertilizer Needs A pagoda plant is a moderately heavy feeder during summer, especially if it is in full sun. In shade, feed a pagoda plant once every two weeks with soluble fertilizer with an N-P-K number of 15-15-15 or 12-12-12. Increase the frequency to weekly for a plant in full sun. Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of fertilizer in 1 gallon o...

Pagoda plant grow and care – shrub of the genus Clerodendrum also known as Pagoda flower or Clerodendrum paniculatum, Pagoda plant perennial evergreen or deciduous used as ornamental plant for the flowers and the leaves, flowers attract pollinators especially butterfly, can grow in tropics, mediterranean, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 8b+. Leaves color green in heart shape with lobed to serrated margin. How to grow Pagoda plant growing and care: Well drained soil, rich soil and organic matter, better to add humus and fertilizer few times a year especially before blooming, in hardiness of 8b-10a better to cover in the winter with a lot of mulch in order to protect the plant from the cold winter What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Suckers – need to put the sucker with the roots try all without to injur the mother plant better to do that with hand and not something sharp also better to wait that the plant will be at least 30cm (12 inches) after transplant increase the amount of water that the plant won’t die and put it in the shade move it slowly to the sun / Vegetative reproduction – / Seeds – rare to find but not hard to sow Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction? Yes, sucker it’s just to take and replant cutting its easier from seeds and Difficulties or problems when growing: Become invasive in the tropic Planting season: All year in hardiness zone 12+, spring to autumn hardiness zone 10b-11, spring to summer hard...

• Caprifolium paniculatum Noronha • Cleianthus coccineus Lour. ex B.A.Gomes • Clerodendrum pyramidale Andrews • Clerodendrum diversifolium Vahl • Clerodendrum splendidum Wall. ex Griff. • Volkameria angulata Lour. • Volkameria diversifolia Vahl Clerodendrum paniculatum, pagoda flower, is a Gallery [ ] • • ^ a b • Clerodendrum paniculatum L." World Flora Online. The World Flora Online Consortium. 2022 . Retrieved 29 July 2022. • Linnaeus C (1767) Mantissa Plantarum. Generum Editionis vi et Specierum Editionis ii. 90. • 圆锥大青 yuan chi da qing Clerodendrum paniculatum Linnaeus, Mant. Pl. 90. 1767. • Smith, A.C. (1991). Flora Vitiensis Nova. A new flora for Fiji (Spermatophytes only) 5: 1-626. Pacific Tropical Botanical Garden, Lawai. • Turner, I.M. (1995 publ. 1997). A catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Malaya. Gardens' Bulletin Singapore 47(2): 347-655. • Nelson Sutherland, C.H. (2008). Catálogo de las plantes vasculares de Honduras. Espermatofitas: 1-1576. SERNA/Guaymuras, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. • Vikraman, R.R., Pandurangan, A.G. & Thulasidas, G. (2008). A study on the garden escaped exotics of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany 32: 765-781. • Wearn, J.A. & Mabberley, D.J. (2011). Clerodendrum (Lamiaceae) in Borneo. Systematic Botany 36: 1050-1061. •

Solutions: For less serious cases: Remove beetles, nymphs, and eggs. Remove all life stages of the beetles and kill them by placing them in a bucket of warm, soapy water. This can be done more easily by placing the bucket under affected leaves and shaking the plant. This method is most effective in the afternoon when leaf beetles are more active. Always dispose of insects in a sealed bag or container to avoid escape and spread. To treat more serious infestations: Apply organic insecticides. Use naturally-derived insecticides before moving on to synthetic insecticides. Neem oil and pyrethrum are naturally-derived insecticides that should be applied following label instructions. Apply synthetic insecticides. Examples of insecticides effective for leaf beetles include carbaryl, permethrin, and bifenthrin. Apply insecticides according to label instructions. Learn More Solutions: If flower withering is a natural progression due to age, there is nothing that can be done to slow or stop the process. Once hormones within the plant begin the process of senescence, it’s irreversible. For lack of water, immediately water the plant using room temperature rainwater, bottled spring water, or filtered tap water. Water container plants until excess water drains out the bottom; water in-ground plants until the soil is soaked but there isn’t standing water on the surface. In the event of nutritional deficiencies, the best solution is to use a granular or water-soluble liquid fertilizer, and...

Pin It belongs to the Lamiaceae family, often called the mint or sage family. As with others species in the It’s native to tropical areas in Asia, including parts of China and the Philippines. The pagoda flower grows as a shrub and requires lots of space to spread. It is also a relatively demanding plant needing proper care throughout the warmer months. Clerodendrum Paniculatum Care Size and Growth Clerodendrum paniculatum produces semi-woody growth, eventually developing into an open shrub with large evergreen leaves. The outer leaves may reach up to 12″ inches across and have heart-shaped bases. Lower leaves are often smaller and lobed. The leaves appear in opposite pairs on thick stems, typically branching from the roots instead of a trunk. Paniculatum is fast-growing reaching 3′– 5′ feet tall with a 2′– 3′ foot spread in a single year. At the end of the year, the growth dies out, and sprouts back in the spring. Flowering and Fragrance The pagoda flower blooms in early summer with flowers lasting through fall. In frost-free regions, additional flowering may occur throughout the year. The inflorescences can reach over a foot tall with individual tubular flowers measuring just under 1″ inch. The flowers grow in a cluster with a broad base and narrow top, giving it the appearance of a pyramid or pagoda. Light and Temperature The pagoda flower is native to tropical regions and prefers warm, humid conditions and full sun. It grows well in the American southeast in USDA hardi...

Botanical Name Clerodendrum paniculatum Common Name Pagoda plant Plant Type Tropical perennial Mature Size 4 to 6 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide Sun Exposure Full to part sun Soil Type Moist, well-draining Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Orange-red Hardiness Zones 8 to 11 Native Area Southeast Asia Orange-red blossoms of the pagoda plant Beachmite Photography / Getty Images How to Grow Pagoda Plants To successfully grow a pagoda plant, choose a sunny yet sheltered location. Be sure that the soil is well-draining, since this plant will take in plenty of water during its growing season but doesn’t like to be bogged down. During the blooming season, plan to water this plant at least every week, although container plants may require several waterings a week. The aim is to ensure that the top two inches of soil retain moisture, although keep in mind that drainage is still important so that root rot doesn’t become a problem. The pagoda plant acts like an evergreen in especially warm, tropical climates and will retain its foliage all year long. In anything cooler than such tropical regions, this perennial will die back during winter before re-emerging in the spring. If winter temperatures consistently fall below freezing, the pagoda plant may not survive at all and will need replanting each year. Propagating Pagoda Plants It’s worth noting that the pagoda plant produces only sterile flowers; it’s not a seeding variety. Instead, these plants reproduce through rhizome...