Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Australia
Types
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Habitat
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-9
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Landscape
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLEOME hassleriana
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In German
rosa Königin
Palme
In French
Reine rose
Paume
In Spanish
Reina de color rosa
Palma
In Greek
ροζ Βασίλισσα
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
Rainha -de-rosa
Palma
In Polish
Różowa Królowa
Palma
In Latin
Regina Pink
Vero
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Arecales
Family
Cleomaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Cleome
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pink Queen and King Palm
Season and care of Pink Queen and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Queen and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Queen season is Summer and King Palm season is Summer. The type of soil for Pink Queen is Sand and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Queen and King Palm Physical Information
Pink Queen and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Queen and King Palm are as follows:
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Queen leaf color: Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Pink Queen and King Palm
Care of Pink Queen and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Queen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.