When is the best time to sow butterfly flowers?

Suitable time for sowing Cleome

Cleome is an annual upright herb that mainly reproduces by seeds. It usually blooms about five months after sowing, and the flowering period is from mid-July to mid-September.

The best time to sow butterfly flowers is in mid-March in spring. At this time, the rainfall gradually begins to increase, the temperature will slowly rise, and all this happens not quickly, which is suitable for seed germination. By the time heavy rain arrives in mid-to-late May, the seeds will have grown into seedlings and begin to grow rapidly.

Butterfly flower sowing method

1. Prepare the soil

Cleome is suitable for cultivation in dry soil with good hydrophobicity. It should be mixed with peat soil and perlite in a ratio of seven to three. Before planting, use a small shovel to thoroughly turn the soil to make it loose.

2. Plant and water

Then soak the spider plant seeds in water for a period of time, bury them in the soil, pour in a certain amount of water to keep the soil moist at all times and maintain it at a higher range, waiting for it to break out of the soil.

Key points and techniques for planting Cleome

1. Lighting

After the seeds of the butterfly plant germinate, the branches that grow from them are often very delicate. Try to avoid direct sunlight on them to prevent them from being burned by the intense light and causing the death of the plant.

2. Moisture

After the butterfly flower sprouts seedlings on the soil surface, the underground part will also develop roots with it. At this time, the soil must be kept dry to avoid water accumulation that may cause root rot.