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Escambron Care Sheet Brought to you by S & S Bonsai of Colorado Springs, Colorado (Most of the included information is obtained from several online sources.) “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” —Mahatma Gandhi— The Escambron (Clerodendrum aculeatum) General Information: Clerodendrum aculeatum: A great native for Bonsai material. Interesting collecting material with beautifully textured trunks and leaves that reduce easily to 1/4 inch or less. Old wood springs back easily. Small white flowers. The Escambron is native to Puerto Rico. Old deeply gouged trunks are often spectacular looking as bonsai. The leaves can be kept very small and are bright green when young turning to a deep dark green. This tree produces beautiful small white flowers. At the present time, there is not much information on the care of an Escambron. This one will be a work in progress. CARE Temperature: The Escambron is a sun lover; full sun is its natural environment even in the hottest areas of Florida and the Caribbean. Do not expose this tree to freezing weather, protect below 40°F. Lighting: Native to Puerto Rico, the escambron likes a lot of sun but will adapt to lower light conditions if forced . Watering: The watering of your bonsai must never be neglected. The Escambron likes to be well watered and should not be permitted to stay dry. Apply water when the soil appears dry - never allow the soil to completely dry out. Fertilizing: The Escambron tree also likes frequent fertilization, which promotes vigorous growth. Since your bonsai will be growing in a small container and a small amount of soil, it is necessary to replenish the soils supply of nutrients periodically. A balanced fertilizer such as BonsaiPro should be applied weekly during the growing season and a low nitrogen slow release type in the winter months such as 2-10-10. Grows well at p.H. 6.5 * 7.5 Pruning / Training: New shoots need to be shortened only by a little. It is best to pinch them back. Wiring branches can be done easily while shoots are still pliable but will get hard within a few weeks in the growing season. Cutting above the node will usually cause the branch to put out two new shoots. Insects / Pests: No major pest or disease problems known as of this time. Use an insecticidal soap such as Safer Brand once a month or so as needed. Propagation: Seeds or cuttings and air-layerings when the night temperatures are above 70°F. Repotting: Should be repotted every 2 years. Quick draining tropical type soil works best but will tolerate drier soilless mixes as long as watered often. Design and Styling: The Ecambron tree can be successfully trained to have a variety of different styles.