What type of soil should I use for my Cleome Hassleriana?

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!

Should I fertilize my Cleome Hassleriana?

Cleome Hassleriana is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for Cleome Hassleriana?

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

Can Cleome Hassleriana be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Cleome Hassleriana can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Cleome Hassleriana?

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.

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Q: Is Cleome Hassleriana easy to care for?

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

Q: How often should I water my Cleome Hassleriana?

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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Cleome Hassleriana need?

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 🏡.

About Cleome Hassleriana

Cleome Hassleriana is a relatively rare 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. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.

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

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cleome houtteana

Genus

Cleome

Family

Cleomaceae

Order

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

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

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

Water 0.5 cups every
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Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Cleome Hassleriana in your home

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

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

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Oakland, California ⛅.

Cleome Hassleriana does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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