Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Mexico
Types
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-5
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Globe shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Biomass for fuel, Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Landscape
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CLEOME hassleriana
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
Common Name
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
In Hindi
Pink Queen
Opuntia ficus-indica
In German
rosa Königin
Opuntia ficus-indica
In French
Reine rose
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Spanish
Reina de color rosa
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Greek
ροζ Βασίλισσα
Φραγκοσυκιά
In Portuguese
Rainha -de-rosa
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Polish
Różowa Królowa
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Latin
Regina Pink
Opuntia ficus-indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cleomaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cleome
Opuntia Mill
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Opuntioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pink Queen and Barbary Fig
Season and care of Pink Queen and Barbary Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Queen and Barbary Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Queen season is Summer and Barbary Fig season is Summer. The type of soil for Pink Queen is Sand and for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral and for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Queen and Barbary Fig Physical Information
Pink Queen and Barbary Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Queen and Barbary Fig are as follows:
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Queen and Barbary Fig
Care of Pink Queen and Barbary Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Queen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barbary Fig pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.