Cleome Seeds Spider flower or cleome is a beauty abode with its slender stems and delicate flowers. Cleome can be grown in Indian climates, but if one wishes them to grow in an efficient and flowering manner, proper care must be adhered to.

Number of seeds	30-40 Seeds
sowing month	Sept to Jan
Sowing temperature	20-30C day time
Blooming month	Oct to March
sun	full sun

Cleome has a preference for hot and sunny temperatures. Seed sowing in India from October to February gives the best results. Cleome has a preference for 15°C to 30°C temperature. It requires good drainage loamy soil with a high content of organic matter. Use compost before sowing for plant health and fertility.

Cleome seeds are a case of applying a direct but effective approach. Sow them on the prepared surface and press them lightly with little pressure. Never sow them deep since they require sunlight to grow. Give them a gentle watering of the soil so that it is in a moist but never soggy state. The seeds will germinate as seedlings and move towards attaining maturity in 10 to 14 days.

Cleome is a sun-lover to the core, so position it in a way that it gets a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight a day. While the plant tolerates drought, regular watering promotes bushy leaf growth. Water deeply every two days but not so much as to waterlog the soil. Check soil moisture before adding water, as excessive water leads to root rot. Ornamental Chilli is a good companion.

A fertilized Cleome plant repays gardeners with value for money through its flashy and continual flowering blooms. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer or organic compost every two to three weeks to provide essential nutrients. Avoid over-fertilizing with nitrogen, which causes leafy, flimsy plants that suppress flowering. Sufficient feeding yields upright, vigorous stems and flashy blooms.

Cleome is resistant to pests but infestation may be irregular. Check for aphids, caterpillars, and spider mites. Spray neem oil or insecticidal soap on the crops without killing beneficial insects to manage pests. Fungal disease and leaf wetness can be avoided and leaves dried by ensuring good air exchange among plants.

Cleome flowers begin to bloom in 60 to 80 days. The flowers will keep blooming all season long, and bees and butterflies are attracted to them. Deadhead every week to promote additional flowers. Staking tall plants keeps them from toppling with hard winds.

Lastly Growing Cleome Seeds in the Indian climate calls for a suitable climate, correct watering, and occasional upkeep. Proper sun, consistent feeding, and pest control see the plant thriving as a mature garden decoration. Cleome’s new blooms and minimal upkeep demands make it an ideal selection for Indian gardens also.