Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12*1
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
A3, H1, H2, 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, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Skin irritation
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Landscape
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CLEOME hassleriana
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Pink Queen
Tomatillos
In German
rosa Königin
Tomatillos
In French
Reine rose
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Reina de color rosa
Tomatillos
In Greek
ροζ Βασίλισσα
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Rainha -de-rosa
Tomatillos
In Polish
Różowa Królowa
Tomatillos
In Latin
Regina Pink
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Cleomaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pink Queen and Tomatillo
Season and care of Pink Queen and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Queen and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Queen season is Summer and Tomatillo season is Summer. The type of soil for Pink Queen is Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Pink Queen and Tomatillo Physical Information
Pink Queen and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Queen and Tomatillo are as follows:
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Queen and Tomatillo
Care of Pink Queen and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Queen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.