Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-9
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, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Landscape
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLEOME hassleriana
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
Pink Queen
आबोली
In German
rosa Königin
Kracher-Blume
In French
Reine rose
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Reina de color rosa
flor petardo
In Greek
ροζ Βασίλισσα
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Rainha -de-rosa
flor foguete
In Polish
Różowa Królowa
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Regina Pink
flos Firecracker
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Cleomaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Pink Queen and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Pink Queen and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Queen and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Queen season is Summer and Firecracker Flower season is Summer. The type of soil for Pink Queen is Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Queen and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Pink Queen and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pink Queen and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pink Queen and Firecracker Flower
Care of Pink Queen and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Queen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.