Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Madagascar
Types
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-13
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
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Landscape
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLEOME hassleriana
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Pink Queen
Devil's Backbone
In German
rosa Königin
Devil's Backbone
In French
Reine rose
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Reina de color rosa
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
ροζ Βασίλισσα
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Rainha -de-rosa
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Różowa Królowa
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Regina Pink
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Malpighiales
Family
Cleomaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cleomeae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Pink Queen and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Pink Queen and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Queen and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Queen season is Summer and Devils Backbone season is Summer. The type of soil for Pink Queen is Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Queen and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Pink Queen and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Queen and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Pink Queen and Devils Backbone
Care of Pink Queen and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Queen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.