Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Well Drained
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Arrowhead
Plant Season
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
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
-
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
ANANAS nanus
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
In Hindi
Bluebeard
Pink Pineapple
In German
Blaubart
Pink Pineapple
In French
Bluebeard
Pink Pineapple
In Spanish
Barba Azul
Pink Pineapple
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
Pink Pineapple
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
Ananás-de-raposa
In Polish
Sinobrody
Pink Pineapple
In Latin
Bluebeard
Pink Pineapple
Family
Verbenaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Pink Pineapple
Season and care of Bluebeard and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Pink Pineapple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Bluebeard and Pink Pineapple Physical Information
Bluebeard and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Pink Pineapple are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Bluebeard and Pink Pineapple
Care of Bluebeard and Pink Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Pink Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bluebeard 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.