Spider Flower Cleome Señorita Blanca = 'Inclesbimp'

Water

Spider Flowers, including the 'Senorita Blanca' variety, should be watered once the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. This typically means watering deeply once every week, but this frequency can vary depending on the climate and weather conditions. During hotter, drier periods, it may be necessary to water twice a week. When watering, apply water directly to the soil at the base of the plant until the soil is moist but not saturated, using about 1 gallon of water per plant. Avoid overhead watering to prevent foliar diseases.

Light

Spider Flower cultivars, such as Senorita Blanca, thrive best in full sunlight, which means they should receive at least 6 hours of direct sun per day. The ideal spot for these plants is in an area where they are exposed to unfiltered sunlight during the majority of the day. Partial shade is also acceptable, but too much shade can reduce blooming and lead to leggy growth.

Temperature

Spider Flowers, like 'Senorita Blanca,' prefer warm temperatures and perform best when daytime temperatures are between 70°F and 85°F. They can survive minimum temperatures down to about 40°F, but frost can be detrimental. The maximum temperature should not exceed 90°F for extended periods as extreme heat can stress the plant.

Pruning

Pruning your 'Senorita Blanca' Spider Flower is important to encourage bushier growth and maintain a neat appearance. You should deadhead spent blooms regularly to promote continuous flowering. Pruning can be done any time during the growing season, but it's best to do any major shaping in the early spring as new growth begins.

Cleaning

As needed

Soil

Spider Flower 'Señorita Blanca' thrives in fertile, well-draining soil with a pH ranging from 6.0 to 7.0. A good soil mix would be equal parts garden soil, peat, and perlite or coarse sand to ensure proper drainage and aeration. Remember to enrich the soil with compost prior to planting to provide adequate nutrition for optimal growth.

Repotting

Spider Flower 'Señorita Blanca' is typically an annual and does not often require repotting as it is grown anew each season. If started in a pot, it can be transplanted into the garden when it has grown large enough and the weather is suitable. For perennial varieties in regions with mild winters, repotting every 2 to 3 years is adequate to refresh the soil and nutrients.

Humidity & Misting

Spider Flower 'Señorita Blanca' prefers a moderate humidity level but is quite adaptable and can tolerate both dry and humid conditions. No specific humidity level is necessary as long as the plant receives adequate watering and is grown in a well-ventilated environment.

Suitable locations

• Indoor

  Place Spider Flower 'Señorita Blanca' in bright, indirect light and maintain moderate humidity.

• Outdoor

  Plant Spider Flower 'Señorita Blanca' in full sun to partial shade in well-draining soil.

• Hardiness zone

  9-11 USDA

Life cycle

The Spider Flower 'Inclesbimp' Señorita Blanca begins its life cycle when the seed is planted in warm, well-drained soil after the last frost of the season. It germinates within a week or two, depending on conditions, starting as a small seedling with a pair of true leaves. The plant enters its vegetative growth phase, developing a bushy structure with distinctive palmate leaves and begins to form flower buds at its stem tips. It reaches flowering maturity in a few weeks to a couple of months, where it produces abundant white flowers that attract pollinators and are characterized by long, protruding stamens. After pollination, the flowers develop into seed pods, and once mature, the pods burst, dispersing seeds for the next generation. The Spider Flower Señorita Blanca is an annual species, so it completes its life cycle within one growing season and will die back with the first frost, relying on its seeds to propagate the next cycle.

Propogation

• Propogation time

  Spring-Early Summer

• The Cleome Señorita Blanca, commonly known as spider flower, is most frequently propagated by seed. To ensure successful germination, seeds should be sown indoors six to eight weeks before the last expected frost. Begin by placing the seeds on the surface of a well-drained seed starting mix, pressing them lightly into the soil without covering them as they need light to germinate. Keep the soil moist, at room temperature, around 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 24 degrees Celsius). In these conditions, germination usually occurs within one to two weeks. Once the seedlings have grown large enough to handle and all danger of frost has passed, they can then be transplanted outdoors to enjoy throughout the growing season.