Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
South America
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
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
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
ANANAS
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Pineapple
In Hindi
Balloon flower
अनानास
In German
Ballonblume
Ananas
In French
balloon Flower
Ananas
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Piña
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Abacaxi
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Ananas
In Latin
balloon flos plant
Pineapple
Phylum
Embryophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Dicotyledonae
Lilopsida
Order
Asterales
Bromeliales
Family
Campanulaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Pineapple
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Balloon Flower and Pineapple Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Pineapple are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Balloon Flower and Pineapple
Care of Balloon Flower and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Balloon Flower 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.
