Plant Care Cleome Hassleriana

Cleome Hassleriana

About Cleome Hassleriana

Cleome Hassleriana is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Cleome Hassleriana likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Cleome Hassleriana belongs to the Cleome genus, and is native to Brazil to Northern Argentina.

Taxonomy

Cleome houtteana
Cleome
Cleomaceae
Brassicales

Also known as

Cleome hassleriana, Tarenaya hassleriana, spider flower, spider plant, pink queen, grandfather's whiskers and Tarenaya hassleriana

How to care for Cleome Hassleriana

💦 Water

How often to water your Cleome Hassleriana

Water needs for Cleome Hassleriana
0.5 cups
every 9

Cleome Hassleriana needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Cleome Hassleriana

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Cleome Hassleriana in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Cleome Hassleriana: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Cleome Hassleriana love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Cleome Hassleriana does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cleome Hassleriana in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Cleome Hassleriana

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Cleome Hassleriana: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cleome Hassleriana after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Cleome Hassleriana is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Cleome Hassleriana →

Benefits of Growing Cleome Hassleriana →

Common Cleome Hassleriana Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Cleome Hassleriana →


💦 Water Needs

Cleome Hassleriana prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Cleome Hassleriana Water Frequency →

Cleome Hassleriana Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Cleome Hassleriana requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Cleome Hassleriana Light Requirements →

Cleome Hassleriana Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Cleome Hassleriana is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Cleome Hassleriana Edible? →

Cleome Hassleriana Toxicity to Cats →

Cleome Hassleriana Toxicity to Dogs →

Cleome Hassleriana Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Cleome Hassleriana enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Cleome Hassleriana Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Cleome Hassleriana does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Cleome Hassleriana →

Best Pots for Cleome Hassleriana →

When and How to Successfully Repot Cleome Hassleriana →

What Are Healthy Cleome Hassleriana Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Cleome Hassleriana should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Cleome Hassleriana →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Cleome Hassleriana grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Cleome Hassleriana Lifecycle →

Cleome Hassleriana Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Cleome Hassleriana →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Cleome Hassleriana can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Cleome Hassleriana →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Cleome Hassleriana, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Cleome Hassleriana

Cleome Hassleriana

Cleome Hassleriana


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

Trending in your area

Similar to Cleome Hassleriana

Discover rare plants