Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Not Available
Habitat
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Landscape
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CLEOME hassleriana
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Pink Queen
जायफल
In German
rosa Königin
Muskatnuss
In French
Reine rose
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Reina de color rosa
nuez moscada
In Greek
ροζ Βασίλισσα
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Rainha -de-rosa
noz-moscada
In Polish
Różowa Królowa
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Regina Pink
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Magnoliales
Family
Cleomaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pink Queen and Nutmeg
Season and care of Pink Queen and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Queen and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Queen season is Summer and Nutmeg season is Summer. The type of soil for Pink Queen is Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Queen and Nutmeg Physical Information
Pink Queen and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Queen and Nutmeg are as follows:
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Pink Queen and Nutmeg
Care of Pink Queen and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Queen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.