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Leggy Growth in Cleome
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Cleome, also called spider flower, is a tall annual with distinctive multi-petaled blooms in pink, white, or purple that resemble spiders perched on stems
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Cleome care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to leggy growth in Cleome. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Light
Full sun to partial shade; blooms best with 6+ hours of direct sun
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Fertiliser
Light feeding; apply balanced fertilizer monthly or use slow-release fertilizer at planting
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Symptoms to look for in Cleome
- fiber_manual_recordLong, weak, stretched stems
- fiber_manual_recordLarge gaps between leaves
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Common causes in Cleome
- fiber_manual_recordInsufficient light
- fiber_manual_recordLack of pruning
- fiber_manual_recordSeasonal low light
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How to diagnose leggy growth in Cleome
Plants lean towards light source or grow tall and thin in low light conditions.
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How to treat leggy growth in Cleome
Move to brighter location. Prune to encourage bushy growth. Supplement with grow light.
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Preventing leggy growth in Cleome
Provide adequate light. Regular pinching back of growing tips.