Re: Clerodendrums

George-

I love all of the information and I don't believe anyone could ever 
discourage me - my passion burns much too deeply for that!! :o)  Sometimes 
when someone provides me with information I sit back and while reading it I 
am knodding my head because sometimes the info is very familiar to me and I 
have probably read it somewhere but have stored it away in part of my brain 
for later use....in this case - the info about the fungicides had been stored 
in a mislabled file in my brain.

I do use consan as a systemic fungicide (mainly on my orchids) but have never 
tried or heard of the the copper fungicide....that one is new to me.  Can you 
give me a name to look for?  I do occasionally experience the black leaves on 
some of my cuttings...but not yet on the cleros....but I try to propagate 
everything I have.

You know George, as beautiful and as easy to care for as Clerodendrums are I 
am very surprised that more nurseries don't carry them.  To me they are much 
easier than a "common" hibiscus, during the blooming cycle they seem to bloom 
endlessly and I love the form....in my opinium, this seems to be a much 
underused plant.

These really aren't completely hardy in my zone 9 - a real freeze could take 
them but I take special care with my tender plants in the ground to prevent 
this - in my case I wrap the stems with burplap and pile with hay - I've 
never lost anything with this method.  

Because I use these precautions during the winter- if I am successful with 
these cuttings I could very well have extras to share or trade 
:o)......thanks for all of your help and information.

Kemberly McLain
Katy, Texas  Zone 9

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