Cleome spinosa
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An erect, branched annual with hairy, spiny stems up to 1.5m tall. Lower leaves are long-stalked with 5-7 lance-shaped leaflets up to 9cm long and spiny beneath. Narrow-petalled white to pink flowers with protruding stamens are arranged in terminal racemes and borne mid- to late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Cleome spinosa (Cleome spinosa)
- Genus
- Cleome
- Family
- Cleomaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Cleome spinosa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Cleome spinosa
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Cleome spinosa care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering and prevent self-seeding
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingBest grown in well-drained soil in a warm, sunny spot
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Young plants may be susceptible to aphids
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