How to Grow and Care for Clidemia

Clidemia is a tropical plant known for its foliage and requires a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight to thrive. It demands frequent watering to maintain consistently moist soil, but care must be taken to avoid waterlogging. Special care points include ensuring high humidity levels and regular monitoring for pests, as clidemia is prone to infestations. Overall, its maintenance requires diligent attention to its environmental conditions, making it a challenging plant to care for.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Clidemia

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil pH	4.5-6
Hardiness Zones	10

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Types of Clidemia

Soapbush

Another name for the perennial shrub known as soapbush (Clidemia hirta) is Koster's curse. It enjoys great popularity as an ornamental plant throughout the entire world. However, it's also causing significant ecological problems as an invasive species in places like Hawaii and Sri Lanka.

Common Pests & Diseases

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