Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Types
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Skin irritation
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Landscape
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLEOME hassleriana
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
rosa Königin
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Reine rose
Colocasia
In Spanish
Reina de color rosa
Colocasia
In Greek
ροζ Βασίλισσα
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Rainha -de-rosa
Colocasia
In Polish
Różowa Królowa
Kolokazja
In Latin
Regina Pink
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cleomaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cleomeae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pink Queen and Taro
Season and care of Pink Queen and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Queen and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Queen season is Summer and Taro season is Summer. The type of soil for Pink Queen is Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Queen and Taro Physical Information
Pink Queen and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Queen and Taro are as follows:
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Pink Queen and Taro
Care of Pink Queen and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Queen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.