Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
South America, Brazil
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Nasal Congestion
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
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, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bidens alba
ANANAS nanus
Common Name
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
In Hindi
Bidens
Pink Pineapple
In German
Bidens
Pink Pineapple
In French
Bidens
Pink Pineapple
In Spanish
Bidens
Pink Pineapple
In Greek
Bidens
Pink Pineapple
In Portuguese
Bidens
Ananás-de-raposa
In Polish
Bidens
Pink Pineapple
In Latin
Bidens
Pink Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Coreopsideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bidens and Pink Pineapple
Season and care of Bidens and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Bidens and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bidens is Loam, Sand and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bidens is Neutral and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Bidens and Pink Pineapple Physical Information
Bidens and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Bidens and Pink Pineapple are as follows:
Care of Bidens and Pink Pineapple
Care of Bidens and Pink Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Pink Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bidens 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.