Cleome gigantea — a medium houseplant, prefers full sun light
SPECIMEN · FROM THE LIBRARY
Cleome gigantea

Cleome Gigantea

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A note from PlantMom

Volantines preciosos has strong resistance to diseases and generally does not tend to suffer from them. However, it can be vulnerable to pests and diseases present in its environment. These infections are generally not serious. In terms of care, this plant requires moderate maintenance. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a good appearance and healthy growth. Fertilizing can also help encourage flowering. Volantines preciosos is suitable for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or patio, and does not demand extensive care experience. It may need more attention when grown indoors.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Cleome Gigantea.

Light

Volantines preciosos comes from bright, open habitats where it flourishes in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which may be annual or biennial, is known for its sun-loving nature.

Temperature

Volantines preciosos comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is well adapted to high temperatures and humid conditions. It does not tolerate sudden temperature changes and prefers a stable thermal environment, so it is important to avoid temperature fluctuations indoors. It typically cannot withstand cold and requires warmer temperatures for growth. If the ambient temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Fertilizer

When Volantines preciosos has opened most of its blooms to full size, resume fertilizing. Around the period when blooms are at their peak, apply fertilizer once every three to four weeks, weather permitting. Then, once Volantines preciosos begins to produce fewer new blooms, stop fertilizing; there is no need to fertilize when the plant can no longer produce additional blooms.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Cleome
Family
Cleomaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
0.91 m to 2.13 m
Mature Spread
61 cm to 91 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
Pink, White, Lavender
Flower Size
5.08 cm to 6.35 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter
Native Area
Colombia, Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela, Guyana, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama
PLATES
Cleome gigantea leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Cleome gigantea bark
PLATE 02 · bark
Cleome gigantea habit
PLATE 03 · habit
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