Cleome Clio Magenta Rooted Cutting Liner

For best results with Cleome, use a constant feed program of 200-300 ppm N. Maintain a pH between 5.7- 6.3 and an EC level between 1-2.

Cleome Magenta will naturally flower as the days get longer in the spring and will continue into the summer and fall.

We recommend pinching your newly-planted starters about 5-10 days after they are planted and established in their final container. For a larger pot, we recommend pinching twice.

While Cleome is known as an upright plant, it also tends to spread as it grows. A 10-inch pot would need to be spaced at 2 feet centered. Larger pots will need more room as the plants develop.

Plant growth regulators are not necessary for Cleome Magenta. Grow them at bright levels of light to keep them stocky and healthy looking. Lower levels of light will produce stringy growth. We recommend sun to partial shade with high levels of light (min 6,000 FC / 60,000 LUX).

Whiteflies and aphids are Cleome's biggest pests.

Cleome Magenta will develop oedema (a build-up of fluid in the plant tissue) if you over-water. Keep the soil moist, but allow it to dry between waterings.

Root rot is another problem to watch out for. Prevention is your best approach. Use heat-pasteurized potting mix (heated to 180F and held for 30 min. Longer times kill beneficial organisms in the soil). Disinfect bench surfaces, pots and equipment and make sure your water source is clean. If root rot is suspected, apply fungicide or a biological control agent as early in the crop cycle as possible.

1. We recommend planting 3 starter plants per 10 inch basket. Use a well-drained soil in your baskets and plant your starter plants deep, allowing the ellepot to be completely covered by the soil. If you are planting 4" or 5" pots, 1 plant per pot should be sufficient. Plant it directly in the middle of your pot.
2. Pinch your starter plants 5-10 days after transplanting, once the plants are established. Large pots may need a second pinch.