African Iris

Pink Pineapple

About African Iris and Pink Pineapple

African Iris

Pink Pineapple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Origin

Southern Africa

South America, Brazil

Types

Perennial

Number of Varieties

501

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Habitat

Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1010-15

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.30 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm50.80 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown

Purple, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Gold, Magenta, Rose

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Nematodes, Scale

Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites

Allergy

Skin irritation

Dermititis, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Ethnobotanic

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Root

Fruits

Other Uses

Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant

Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DIETES bicolor

ANANAS nanus

Common Name

African iris, Fortnight lily

Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple

In Hindi

African Iris

Pink Pineapple

In German

Afrikanische Iris

Pink Pineapple

In French

African Iris

Pink Pineapple

In Spanish

Iris africano

Pink Pineapple

In Greek

Αφρικανική Iris

Pink Pineapple

In Portuguese

Iris africano

Ananás-de-raposa

In Polish

Afryki Iris

Pink Pineapple

In Latin

African Iris

Pink Pineapple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Poales

Family

Iridaceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Dietes

Ananas

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Bromelioideae

Number of Species

3001

1 27800

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Properties of African Iris and Pink Pineapple

Wondering what are the properties of African Iris and Pink Pineapple? We provide you with everything About African Iris and Pink Pineapple. African Iris doesn't have thorns and Pink Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also African Iris does not have fragrant flowers. African Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Pink Pineapple has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of African Iris and Pink Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of African Iris and Pink Pineapple

Season and care of African Iris and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.

African Iris and Pink Pineapple Physical Information

African Iris and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Pink Pineapple are as follows:

African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of African Iris and Pink Pineapple

Care of African Iris and Pink Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Pink Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.