Spider flowers (Cleome)

Spider flowers

Spider flowers features tall, upright stems crowned with large, showy flowers, each radiating slender petals around prominent, elongated stamens. These stamens give the blossoms a distinctive, spider-like appearance. Spider flowers thrives in warm, sunny environments, adapting well to a range of soil conditions. Its extensive root system helps it access nutrients efficiently, enhancing its robust growth and floral display.

Scientific classification

Genus

Spider flowers (Cleome)

Family

Spider flower

Order

Mustards, capers, and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

1.2 m

Plant Height

45 cm

Spread

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Summer, Fall

Growth Season

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Species

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Quickly Identify Spider flowers

Distinctive flowers in large clusters with long stamens resembling spider legs.

Sticky foliage with glandular hairs and peculiar aroma; may have prickles.

Terminal racemes of flowers with reflexed sepals and clawed petals in varied colors.

Elongate capsule fruit with smooth surface, containing numerous small round seeds.

Light green stems covered in profuse long glandular hairs, creating a sticky texture.

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Care Guide for Spider flowers

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Spider flowers thrives in tropical environments, requiring consistent moisture and high humidity. It prefers regular hydration, needing watering twice a week for optimal growth. Outdoors, spider flowers flourishes with balanced soil moisture during its active growing season, promoting vibrant flowering.

Propagation: The primary propagation method for spider flowers is seed sowing, benefiting from warm temperatures, light, and well-draining soil. Scarify seeds before planting to enhance germination. Sow after the last frost, cover lightly, maintain moisture, and provide bright indirect light. Germination occurs in 1-2 weeks; transplant seedlings once acclimatized.

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