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Slow 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 slow 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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Temperature
Warm-season plant; thrives between 65–80°F (18–27°C)
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Symptoms to look for in Cleome

  • fiber_manual_recordLittle to no new growth
  • fiber_manual_recordStagnant development
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Common causes in Cleome

  • fiber_manual_recordLow light
  • fiber_manual_recordPoor nutrition
  • fiber_manual_recordRoot-bound
  • fiber_manual_recordWrong season
  • fiber_manual_recordOverwatering
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How to diagnose slow growth in Cleome

Assess light levels, feeding schedule, and pot size.

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How to treat slow growth in Cleome

Move to brighter spot. Feed regularly during growing season. Repot if root-bound.

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Preventing slow growth in Cleome

Regular feeding. Adequate light. Annual pot size check.

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