Beetle Killer

Clerodendrum serratum, Lamiaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Pest ConfuserPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Puncture VineTribulus terrestris

Pest DeterrentTrap Crop

Mexican HawthornCrataegus mexicana

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

OldenlandiaHedyotis diffusa

Shade ProvisionPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Malabar NutAdhatoda vasica

Both are shrubby medicinal plants that compete for light and space, with beetle killer being more aggressive in growth.

Wild TurmericCurcuma aromatica

Wild Turmeric's rhizomes may compete for space with Beetle Killer's root system, and both produce strong secondary metabolites in tropical gardens

Uses

Functions

Medicinal ProductionNatural PesticideWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Young LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory DisordersAsthma TreatmentAnti-InflammatoryFever Reduction

Common Questions

What zones does Beetle Killer grow in?

Beetle Killer grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Beetle Killer?

Good companions for Beetle Killer include Puncture Vine, Mexican Hawthorn, Oldenlandia.

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