Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
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, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Landscape
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLEOME hassleriana
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Pink Queen
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
rosa Königin
Octopus tree
In French
Reine rose
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Reina de color rosa
árbol pulpo
In Greek
ροζ Βασίλισσα
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Rainha -de-rosa
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Różowa Królowa
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Regina Pink
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Apiales
Family
Cleomaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pink Queen and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Pink Queen and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Queen and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Queen season is Summer and Octopus Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Pink Queen is Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Queen and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Pink Queen and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Queen and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pink Queen and Octopus Tree
Care of Pink Queen and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Queen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.