Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States
South America
Types
Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon barbatus, Penstemon heterophyllus
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
No Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
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
Not Available
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON cobaea
ANANAS
Common Name
Beardtongue
Pineapple
In Hindi
Beardtongue
अनानास
In German
Bartfaden
Ananas
In French
beardtongue
Ananas
In Spanish
beardtongue
Piña
In Greek
Beardtongue
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Beardtongue
Abacaxi
In Polish
Beardtongue
Ananas
In Latin
ursus lingua
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Equisetopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Lamiales
Bromeliales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Properties of Beardtongue and Pineapple
Wondering what are the properties of Beardtongue and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Beardtongue and Pineapple. Beardtongue doesn't have thorns and Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also Beardtongue does not have fragrant flowers. Beardtongue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Pineapple has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Beardtongue and Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Beardtongue and Pineapple
Season and care of Beardtongue and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Beardtongue and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beardtongue season is Not Available and Pineapple season is Not Available. The type of soil for Beardtongue is Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Beardtongue and Pineapple Physical Information
Beardtongue and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Beardtongue height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Beardtongue and Pineapple are as follows:
Beardtongue flower color: White and Purple
Beardtongue leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Beardtongue and Pineapple
Care of Beardtongue and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beardtongue 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.