Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
South America
Types
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
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, Blue Violet
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during 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, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, 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, slow-release fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Unknown
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
Unknown
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIANELLA caerulea
ANANAS
Common Name
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
Pineapple
In Hindi
blue flax lily
अनानास
In German
blau Flachs Lilie
Ananas
In French
Dianella caerulea
Ananas
In Spanish
Dianella caerulea
Piña
In Greek
Dianella caerulea
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
blue flax lily
Abacaxi
In Polish
blue flax lily
Ananas
In Latin
blue flax lily
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Order
Asparagales
Bromeliales
Family
Liliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Blue Flax Lily and Pineapple
Season and care of Blue Flax Lily and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Flax Lily and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Blue Flax Lily and Pineapple Physical Information
Blue Flax Lily and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Blue Flax Lily and Pineapple are as follows:
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Pineapple
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Flax Lily pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Blue Flax Lily 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.