Cleome conrathii Plant Care
Cleome conrathii Burtt Davy
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Cleome conrathii is a threatened species of plant endemic to the Northern Provinces of South Africa.
Every 3–5 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Cleome conrathii?
Water Cleome conrathii every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Cleome conrathii Native To?
What Is the Cleome conrathii?
Cleome conrathii (Cleome conrathii) belongs to the Cleomaceae family within the Cleome genus. Cleome conrathii is native to the Northern Provinces of South Africa.
Cleome conrathii displays an upright, branching annual growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Cleome conrathii produces showy clusters of pink, purple, or white flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Cleome conrathii?
Cleome conrathii requires watering every 3–5 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Cleome conrathii Need?
Cleome conrathii thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Cleome conrathii Prefer?
Cleome conrathii grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Cleome conrathii prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cleome conrathii?
Well-draining soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Cleome conrathii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Cleome conrathii?
Feed Cleome conrathii every 4 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 4 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Cleome conrathii?
Repot annually in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Cleome conrathii?
Cleome conrathii can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to cleome houtteana plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Cleome conrathii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cleome conrathii, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Cleome conrathii?
Cleome conrathii is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Cleome conrathii Need?
Cleome conrathii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Cleome conrathii is native to the Northern Provinces of South Africa. In cooler regions, grow Cleome conrathii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Cleome conrathii is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Cleome genus — compare its care with other Cleome species on PlantoScan.
Cleome is part of the Cleomaceae plant family — browse all Cleomaceae genera and species.
Cleome conrathii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Cleome Species
Other Cleome species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cleome conrathii Burtt Davy, family Cleomaceae (first published in Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1924: 224 (1924)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cleome conrathii, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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