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About Alstroemeria and Pineapple


About Pineapple and Alstroemeria


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Biennial  

Type
Tender Perennial  
Tender Perennial  

Origin
-  
South America  

Types
Alstroemeria aurea Alstroemeria aurantiaca Alstroemeria caryophyllacea Alstroemeria haemantha Alstroemeria ligtu Alstroemeria psittacina Alstroemeria pulchella  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold  

Number of Varieties
7  
99+
1  

Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates  
Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10  
11-15  

AHS Heat Zone
12-7  
12-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 24  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Rosette/Stemless  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm  
99+
152.40 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
121.92 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Gold  
Purple, Red  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
-  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green  
Green, Light Pink, White  

Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse  
Green, Blue Green, Olive  

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green  
Green, Blue Green, Olive  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Green, Blue Green, Olive  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lance shaped  
Arrowhead  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Summer  
Early Summer, Summer  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer  
Early Winter, Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting  
Divison  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
-  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites  

Allergy
Skin irritation  
Dermititis, Itchiness  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification  
Showy Purposes  

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

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
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
Whole plant  
Fruits  

Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant  
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'  
ANANAS  

Common Name
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria  
Pineapple  

In Hindi
alstroemeria  
अनानास  

In German
Alstroemeria  
Ananas  

In French
Alstroemeria  
Ananas  

In Spanish
Alstroemeria  
Piña  

In Greek
Alstroemeria  
Ανανάς  

In Portuguese
Alstroemeria  
Abacaxi  

In Polish
Alstroemeria  
Ananas  

In Latin
Alstroemeria  
Pineapple  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Vascular plant  

Class
Liliopsida  
Lilopsida  

Order
Liliales  
Bromeliales  

Family
Liliaceae  
Bromeliaceae  

Genus
Alstroemeria  
Ananas  

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  

Tribe
Alstroemerieae  
-  

Subfamily
Bombacoideae  
Bromelioideae  

Number of Species
50  
99+
7  
99+

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Properties of Alstroemeria and Pineapple

Wondering what are the properties of Alstroemeria and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Alstroemeria and Pineapple. Alstroemeria doesn't have thorns and Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also Alstroemeria does not have fragrant flowers. Alstroemeria has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and 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 Alstroemeria and Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alstroemeria and Pineapple

Season and care of Alstroemeria and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Alstroemeria and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alstroemeria season is Summer and Pineapple season is Summer. The type of soil for Alstroemeria is Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Alstroemeria is Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.

Alstroemeria and Pineapple Physical Information

Alstroemeria and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Alstroemeria and Pineapple are as follows:

Care of Alstroemeria and Pineapple

Care of Alstroemeria and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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