Cleome uncifera Plant Care
Cleome uncifera Kers
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Cleome uncifera is a species of plant in the Cleomaceae family and is found in Australia.
Every 3–5 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Cleome uncifera?
Water Cleome uncifera 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 uncifera Native To?
What Is the Cleome uncifera?
Cleome uncifera (Cleome uncifera) belongs to the Cleomaceae family within the Cleome genus. Cleome uncifera is native to Australia.
Cleome uncifera displays an upright, branching annual growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Cleome uncifera produces showy clusters of pink, purple, or white flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Cleome uncifera?
Cleome uncifera 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 uncifera Need?
Cleome uncifera thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Cleome uncifera Prefer?
Cleome uncifera grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Cleome uncifera prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cleome uncifera?
Well-draining soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Cleome uncifera to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Cleome uncifera?
Feed Cleome uncifera 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 uncifera?
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 uncifera?
Cleome uncifera can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to cleome houtteana plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Cleome uncifera Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cleome uncifera, 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 uncifera?
Cleome uncifera 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 uncifera Need?
Cleome uncifera grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Cleome uncifera is native to Australia. In cooler regions, grow Cleome uncifera as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Cleome uncifera 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 uncifera 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 uncifera Kers, family Cleomaceae (first published in Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 62: 197 (1968)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cleome uncifera, 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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