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Spider Plant Seeds

Cleome hassleriana

5.00 (8 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
  • REVIEWS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting the seed just below the surface of the soil; these spider plant seeds need light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the Cleome Hassleriana seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 30 days before direct sowing. Keep the soil evenly moist until germination, which should occur within 30-35 days. Seeds can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring; plant the spider plant flower seeds on the surface of a flat, keeping the moisture consistent and the temperature around 70 degrees F.

Growing: Water the plants regularly until they become established. Mature plants tolerate heat and drought well, and should not need watering unless the soil becomes very dry. Remove tips of the developing stems to encourage branching and bushy growth. Since this plant can become aggressive in its reseeding, deadhead spent blossoms. If aphids threaten the plants, discourage them by spraying them off with a stream of water; repeat until they have gone. This plant attracts birds, hummingbirds, and butterflies as well as deterring rabbits.

Harvesting: Spider Plant makes a good cut flower, though the entire plant does have a unique fragrance that some find unappealing. Watch out for the thorns on the underside of the leaves and on the stems.

Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, the Cleome Hassleriana plant will produce thin 2" pods that ripen to a light brown; the ripe seed will also be light and dark brown. Remove the pods as soon as they ripen to prevent loss, since they will eventually split and release their seed. Spread out the pods away from direct sunlight to dry completely. Split the dry pods open and remove the seed. Store the cleaned spider plant seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Spider Flower

Latin Name: Cleome hassleriana

Species Origin: South America

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 12,750

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 40 Inches

Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Cut Flowers

Spider Plant Seeds 5.0
Review By B. Harrington zone 3B

seeds came right away

i ordered cleome seeds to winter sow them as they do very well with this method. nice variety of colors in this pack of seeds.

Spider Plant Seeds 5.0
Review By Edith Smith

Happy with seed

My order arrived promptly and I'm tickled with the seed.

Spider Plant Seeds 5.0
Review By James Stach

Great

Great price fast shipping what else could you want

Spider Plant Seeds 5.0
Review By joe charba

For my wife.

Wife loves spider plants, will surprise her next year.

Spider Plant Seeds 5.0
Review By ZZnature

Need to show up next spring

Great to find these to get in soil for next spring.

Spider Plant Seeds 5.0
Review By Sarah W. Zuccarelli

Hoping for lots of white ones.

Have grown this annual for years. Never can find seed separated as to colors.
So I'll grow a bunch and then look at the stems of the seedlings and pick the palest stems to continue. Some will be pale pink and I hope that some will be white!

Spider Plant Seeds 5.0
Review By Teresa Olcott

Sow far sow good (get it?)

I ordered these too late to plant right now. These are supposed to be sown either in the fall or early spring. If I can judge on the quick shipping speed and impressive packing of the shipment and the seeds, I anticipate a bumper crop. I will do my best to update next season. Thank you for the excellent service!

Spider Plant Seeds 5.0
Review By Allen Jansen

cleome seeds

Have not arrived yet.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~500 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~12,750 Seeds) $8.20 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $18.00 $16.97 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $51.00 Notify Me
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $229.50 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $408.00 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $969.00 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $1,836.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

Traditionally grown in Thomas Jefferson's Monticello estate, this showy Cleome Hassleriana plant bursts with pink and white blossoms. The hardy annual grows relatively tall and readily reseeds itself for the next growing season.
This unique plant grows wild in the plains of the South American countries of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Botanical studies show that in its native area, this plant is principally pollinated by bats as they partake of nectar. The common names referring to spiders or whiskers are derived from the long, thin stamens that extend several inches beyond the flower cluster. This flower has traditionally been grown in the estate gardens of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello for generations.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting the seed just below the surface of the soil; these spider plant seeds need light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the Cleome Hassleriana seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 30 days before direct sowing. Keep the soil evenly moist until germination, which should occur within 30-35 days. Seeds can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring; plant the spider plant flower seeds on the surface of a flat, keeping the moisture consistent and the temperature around 70 degrees F.

Growing: Water the plants regularly until they become established. Mature plants tolerate heat and drought well, and should not need watering unless the soil becomes very dry. Remove tips of the developing stems to encourage branching and bushy growth. Since this plant can become aggressive in its reseeding, deadhead spent blossoms. If aphids threaten the plants, discourage them by spraying them off with a stream of water; repeat until they have gone. This plant attracts birds, hummingbirds, and butterflies as well as deterring rabbits.

Harvesting: Spider Plant makes a good cut flower, though the entire plant does have a unique fragrance that some find unappealing. Watch out for the thorns on the underside of the leaves and on the stems.

Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, the Cleome Hassleriana plant will produce thin 2" pods that ripen to a light brown; the ripe seed will also be light and dark brown. Remove the pods as soon as they ripen to prevent loss, since they will eventually split and release their seed. Spread out the pods away from direct sunlight to dry completely. Split the dry pods open and remove the seed. Store the cleaned spider plant seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Spider Flower

Latin Name: Cleome hassleriana

Species Origin: South America

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 12,750

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 40 Inches

Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Cut Flowers

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 8 reviews
5.0

Review By B. Harrington zone 3B

seeds came right away

i ordered cleome seeds to winter sow them as they do very well with this method. nice variety of colors in this pack of seeds.

5.0

Review By Edith Smith

Happy with seed

My order arrived promptly and I'm tickled with the seed.

5.0

Review By James Stach

Great

Great price fast shipping what else could you want

5.0

Review By joe charba

For my wife.

Wife loves spider plants, will surprise her next year.

5.0

Review By ZZnature

Need to show up next spring

Great to find these to get in soil for next spring.

5.0

Review By Sarah W. Zuccarelli

Hoping for lots of white ones.

Have grown this annual for years. Never can find seed separated as to colors.
So I'll grow a bunch and then look at the stems of the seedlings and pick the palest stems to continue. Some will be pale pink and I hope that some will be white!

5.0

Review By Teresa Olcott

Sow far sow good (get it?)

I ordered these too late to plant right now. These are supposed to be sown either in the fall or early spring. If I can judge on the quick shipping speed and impressive packing of the shipment and the seeds, I anticipate a bumper crop. I will do my best to update next season. Thank you for the excellent service!

5.0

Review By Allen Jansen

cleome seeds

Have not arrived yet.

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