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Description
Cleomella Arborea, also known as Rocky Mountain Bee Plant, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the Cleomaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and can be found growing in rocky or sandy soils in desert grasslands, pinyon-juniper woodlands, and sagebrush scrub. This plant can grow up to 3 feet tall and has small, fragrant, white or pink flowers that bloom from May to August. Cleomella Arborea is an important food source for bees and other pollinators.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Capparales |
| Family | Cleomaceae |
| Genus | Cleomella |
| Species | Arborea |
Appearance
Cleomella Arborea has a woody stem and can grow up to 3 feet tall. It has small, palmately compound leaves that are grayish-green in color and covered in fine hairs. The flowers are small, white or pink, and have 4 petals arranged in a star shape. They bloom from May to August and are fragrant. The fruit is a long, narrow capsule that splits open to reveal small seeds.
Care Guide
Cleomella Arborea is a hardy plant that requires minimal care. Here are some tips for growing and caring for this plant:Water: Cleomella Arborea is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering. Water the plant deeply once a week during the growing season and reduce watering in the winter.Fertilization: This plant does not require fertilization but can benefit from a light application of balanced fertilizer in the spring.Soil: Cleomella Arborea prefers well-draining soils and can tolerate rocky or sandy soils. It grows best in neutral to slightly alkaline soil.Sunlight: This plant prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.Hardiness Zones: Cleomella Arborea is hardy in zones 5-9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Cleomella Arborea is not commonly affected by pests or diseases. However, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered.
Habitat
Cleomella Arborea is native to the southwestern United States and can be found growing in rocky or sandy soils in desert grasslands, pinyon-juniper woodlands, and sagebrush scrub. It is an important food source for bees and other pollinators.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Cleomella Arborea a good plant for attracting pollinators?
A: Yes, Cleomella Arborea is an important food source for bees and other pollinators.Q: Does Cleomella Arborea require a lot of water?
A: No, this plant is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering.Q: What kind of soil does Cleomella Arborea prefer?
A: Cleomella Arborea prefers well-draining soils and can tolerate rocky or sandy soils. It grows best in neutral to slightly alkaline soil.Q: What is the hardiness zone for Cleomella Arborea?
A: Cleomella Arborea is hardy in zones 5-9.
Related Plants
Here are some related plants to Cleomella Arborea:- Cleome Hassleriana- Cleome Spinosa- Cleome Serrulata- Cleome Gynandra- Cleome Rutidosperma
References
– USDA Plants Database: Cleomella Arborea– Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Cleomella Arborea– Arizona Native Plant Society: Cleomella Arborea– Las Pilitas Nursery: Cleomella Arborea
