Skip to content
Skip to main content
PatternBase

African Spider Flower

Gynandropsis gynandra, Cleomaceae

Zones
8a–11b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Lagos SpinachCelosia argentea
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
OkraAbelmoschus esculentus
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Jewels of OparTalinum paniculatum
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Spider Plant GreensCleome gynandra

Closely related spider plants compete for same soil nutrients and growing space

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does African Spider Flower grow in?

African Spider Flower grows in USDA hardiness zones 8a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for African Spider Flower?

Good companions for African Spider Flower include Lagos Spinach, Okra, Jewels of Opar.

Design guilds with African Spider Flower and see companion relationships visually.

Try PatternBase free