Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
South America
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light 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
Gray Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Not so frequently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
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
Not Available
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
Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
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
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
ANANAS
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Pineapple
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
अनानास
In German
Rosmarinheide
Ananas
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Ananas
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Piña
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Abacaxi
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Ananas
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Ericales
Bromeliales
Family
Ericaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Pineapple
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Bog Rosemary and Pineapple Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Pineapple are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Bog Rosemary and Pineapple
Care of Bog Rosemary and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
