How to water and fertilize Cleome? Control the water volume and avoid waterlogging; dilute fertilizer before applying it
Cleome is a fairly common flowering plant in people's daily lives, with high ornamental value, and many people in our country grow it. However, to grow it well, there are many points to pay attention to, among which watering and fertilizing are especially important. So how do you water and fertilize Cleome? Let's take a look below.
1. How to water Cleome: avoid waterlogging
1. Water requirements
Cleome is a fairly drought-tolerant plant, so we do not need to water it often. However, we can mist it regularly to maintain air humidity, so that it can grow better. In summer, when the air is relatively dry, we basically need to water once a day, and when watering we should water thoroughly.
2. Watering time
As for the watering time for Cleome, we can decide according to the season, because the climate is different in each season, so the watering time is also different. In spring and autumn, we can choose to water in the morning or afternoon; in summer, we can choose to water in the morning or evening; and in winter, we can choose to water at noon when the temperature rises.
3. Points to note
The roots of Cleome are relatively sensitive. When watering, we should follow the principle of not watering when the soil is not dry, and watering thoroughly when we do water. We should also pay attention to controlling the amount of water when watering it, and remember not to cause waterlogging, otherwise it is very easy for its root system to rot.
2. How to fertilize Cleome: avoid concentrated fertilizer
1. Fertilizing before planting
As for how to fertilize Cleome, the release of base fertilizer before planting is very important. Before planting Cleome, we need to apply an appropriate amount of base fertilizer to the soil, which can lay a good foundation for the growth of Cleome and also give it enough nutrients to get through the seedling stage.
2. Fertilizing during the growing period
After entering the growing period, Cleome's demand for fertilizer is also very high. We basically need to fertilize once every half a month, so that it can grow more robustly. However, before fertilizing, we should first dilute the fertilizer. If the fertilizer concentration is too high, it is very easy to burn the plant.
3. Points to note
When fertilizing Cleome, we should maintain the fertilizing principle of “apply dilute fertilizer frequently, use a small amount but more often, and provide complete nutrition”, and after fertilizing, keep the leaves and flowers dry at night, so that the plant can better absorb nutrients.
How to water Cleome, and how often to water Cleome
The flowers of Cleome are delicate and beautiful, with an elegant columnar form, just like little dreamy purple butterflies spreading their wings and flying, very beautiful and lovely, making people like them from the heart, so naturally many people grow Cleome. So how do you water Cleome? Let's introduce it to you below.
How to water Cleome
Cleome can tolerate drought, but it grows better when given relatively high air humidity. In midsummer, water every day and water thoroughly. It likes relatively high air humidity; if the air humidity is too low, it will speed up the withering of individual flowers. It is also afraid of rain, and the leaves need to be kept dry at night. The most suitable relative air humidity is 65-75%.
How often to water Cleome
If the weather is clear, Cleome can be watered every other day. On cloudy or rainy days, the watering interval can be appropriately extended according to how wet or dry the substrate is. After Cleome grows its second pair of true leaves, you can carry out a wet-dry cycle. That is, before the substrate is already very dry but the seedlings have not yet wilted, water the young seedlings thoroughly, and repeat this cycle over and over.
How to grow Cleome: cultivation methods and points to note for Cleome / plenty of sunlight
Cleome is a plant native to the tropical regions of the Americas, later introduced to our country, and today there are people growing it in many regions of our country. However, to grow it well, there are many points to pay attention to. As for how to grow Cleome? What are the cultivation methods and points to note for Cleome? Let's take a look below.
1. How to grow Cleome: understand its habits
To know how to grow Cleome, we first need to understand its growth habits. This plant is relatively light-loving, so during cultivation we should keep it in sufficient light, so that it can grow better. In addition, daily watering and fertilizing are also points to note. The details are below, so let's take a look.
2. Cultivation methods and points to note for Cleome
1. Soil: slightly acidic sandy loam
When growing Cleome, we first need to choose the soil. This is the step of laying a good foundation and is very important. Generally, we can choose loose, fertile, slightly acidic sandy loam. This kind of soil has relatively good drainage, can let it grow better, and is also less prone to waterlogging.
2. Fertilizing: apply dilute fertilizer frequently
Fertilizer is one of the main nutrients in the growth process of Cleome. When fertilizing it, we should maintain the principle of “apply dilute fertilizer frequently, use a small amount but more often, and provide complete nutrition”, and after fertilizing, keep the leaves and flowers dry. There is one point to note when fertilizing it, which is that before fertilizing, the fertilizer must first be diluted with water, so that it can be better absorbed. If the fertilizer is too concentrated, it is very easy to burn the plant.
3. Temperature: 20-32°C
During the growth of Cleome, the ambient temperature is very important. Only by letting it grow at a suitable temperature can it grow better. The suitable ambient temperature for Cleome is between 20-32°C. This plant is relatively not cold-tolerant, so during cultivation we should not let the ambient temperature be too low, otherwise it will affect its growth.
4. Moisture: maintain air humidity
Cleome is relatively drought-tolerant, but during growth, having a certain amount of humidity in the surrounding environment is beneficial to its growth. Its most suitable air humidity is around 65-75%. If the air humidity is too low, it will speed up the withering of individual flowers. In midsummer, we basically need to water it every day, once each time, to keep the potting soil at a certain level of moisture.
5. Light: pay attention to shading in summer
Cleome is a relatively light-loving plant, so when growing it normally, we can place it in a spot with direct sunlight, so that it can carry out photosynthesis better and grow better. However, in summer when the sunlight is too strong, it is still best to pay attention to shading to avoid scorching the plant.
6. Pests and diseases: prevent and control promptly without delay
During the growth of Cleome, if we are not careful enough with care, pests and diseases are very likely to appear. Such problems are extremely harmful to the plant, not only affecting its ornamental value, but in severe cases also causing the plant to wither and die, so our prevention and control must be timely. For specific treatment methods, you can refer to the article on pest and disease control for Cleome. I will not introduce too much here.