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If you have this small courtyard or there is a small garden on the top floor of a self-built house, it is strongly recommended that everyone grow a kind of “spider flower” elf from the genus Cleome of the Capparaceae family. In terms of flower appearance, it has countless slender stamens like dancing tentacles, surrounded by petals. It looks like an agile elf, making people sigh at the uncanny workmanship of nature.

Generally speaking, spider flowers can be planted by the courtyard wall or under trees. Potted plants can be displayed on the desk in front of the window. They have high ornamental value. The flowering period is in full bloom in warm seasons. At that time, its flowers sway with the wind, just like a flower dance performance in front of your eyes. In the flower market, spider flower seeds are easy to buy. It is usually recommended to plant them on the edge of the courtyard or next to the balcony. The sowing time is in spring. This can ensure that there is enough growth cycle to reach the flowering period after sowing. In the place where sowing is needed, prepare loose and well-drained soil in advance. Some decomposed compost or farmyard manure can also be mixed in the middle of the soil. When sowing, cover the soil with about 1 centimeter thick and keep the soil moist. The seeds will germinate within about two weeks.

Spider flowers are suitable for temperatures between 20-30°C. If the temperature is lower than 5°C in winter, a cold-insulating film should be added to the flower bed to avoid damage to the plants. In hot summers, additional spraying equipment is needed to increase the air humidity. For the rest of the time for maintenance, at the initial stage of growth and when flower buds form, some balanced compound fertilizers need to be applied additionally. This can help prolong the flowering time. After the flowering period, the withered and faded flower stalks should be cut off reasonably. This can promote the growth of other new lateral branches and ensure the healthy growth of the plants.

In addition, in addition to its high ornamental value, spider flower also has medicinal value and can kill insects and relieve itching. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is pungent, astringent, and flat, and slightly toxic. The whole plant can be used as medicine. It can treat rheumatism pain, damp-heat sores and toxins, skin acne and itching and other diseases. Through the above meticulous maintenance, you can easily enjoy the natural beauty and elegant atmosphere brought by spider flowers at home.