Troubleshooting
Glory Bower problems — and how to fix them
Glory Bower (Clerodendrum splendens) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Spider mites
Thrives in low humidity; mist regularly and treat with neem oil or a dilute insecticidal soap spray.
Mealybugs
White cottony masses in leaf axils; treat each cluster with a cotton bud dipped in 70% isopropyl alcohol.
Leaf drop
Often triggered by temperature fluctuations, cold draughts, or underwatering; find a stable warm position away from draughts.
Whitefly
Small white insects under leaves; use yellow sticky traps and insecticidal soap treatments.
Poor flowering
Bright indirect light, regular feeding, and high humidity are the key triggers; ensure all three are optimised.
Prevent glory bower problems before they start
Most glory bower issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Glory Bower problems — FAQ
Why is my glory bower spider mites?
Thrives in low humidity; mist regularly and treat with neem oil or a dilute insecticidal soap spray.
Why is my glory bower mealybugs?
White cottony masses in leaf axils; treat each cluster with a cotton bud dipped in 70% isopropyl alcohol.
Why is my glory bower leaf drop?
Often triggered by temperature fluctuations, cold draughts, or underwatering; find a stable warm position away from draughts.
Why is my glory bower whitefly?
Small white insects under leaves; use yellow sticky traps and insecticidal soap treatments.
Why is my glory bower poor flowering?
Bright indirect light, regular feeding, and high humidity are the key triggers; ensure all three are optimised.