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Harlequin Glorybower

About Harlequin Glorybower

Harlequin glorybower is an open, unkempt, multi-stemmed shrub. Plant in full sun to light shade in well-drained soil. Mulch the roots heavily in the fall to protect them through the winter. This plant has fragrant white flowers on 6-9 in.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Clerodendrum trichotomum

Genus

Clerodendrum

Family

Lamiaceae

Order

Lamiales

Also known as

glorytree

How to care for Harlequin Glorybower

💦 Water

How often to water your Harlequin Glorybower

Harlequin Glorybower needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Harlequin Glorybower in your home

Harlequin Glorybower love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Harlequin Glorybower does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Harlequin Glorybower in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Harlequin Glorybower

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Harlequin Glorybower: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Harlequin Glorybower after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Harlequin Glorybower is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

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💦 Water Needs

Harlequin Glorybower prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Harlequin Glorybower Water Frequency →

Harlequin Glorybower Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Harlequin Glorybower requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Harlequin Glorybower Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Harlequin Glorybower is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Harlequin Glorybower does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Harlequin Glorybower →

When and How to Successfully Repot Harlequin Glorybower →

What Are Healthy Harlequin Glorybower Roots →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Harlequin Glorybower will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Harlequin Glorybower Lifecycle →

Harlequin Glorybower Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Harlequin Glorybower →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Harlequin Glorybower can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Harlequin Glorybower Temperature Tolerance →

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🌱 Propagation

Harlequin Glorybower can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
To get the cutting to root, you can either:
- Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Harlequin Glorybower →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Harlequin Glorybower, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.