Asian Spiderflower

Asian Spiderflower Care

Cleome Viscosa

What is the plant

Cleome viscosa, the Asian spiderflower or tick weed is an annual herb that grows up to a meter high. It belongs to the family Cleomaceae. It's considered an invasive species and it is widely distributed in warm and humid habitats across the Americas, Africa and Asia. It is commonly found during the rainy season.

The leaves are used as external application to wounds and ulcers. The seeds are anthelmintic and carminative.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

10°C - 16°C

Hardiness zone

6 - 9

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
In the summer and in the beginning of autumn the plant should be watered abundantly.
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Fertilizer
You can fertilize the plant every spring using a general, all-purpose mixture.

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Sunlight
Spider flower grows best in full sun.
Soil
Spider plants will do well in almost any nutrient-rich and well-draining soil.
Temperature
Suggested air temperatures for best growth range between 70 and 90°F. Spider plant will tolerate temperatures as low as 35°F without damage, but plants will not grow much at temperatures below 65°F.