Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
South America
Types
Not available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Pink
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Pollen
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, 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, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
ANANAS
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Pineapple
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
अनानास
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Ananas
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Ananas
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Piña
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Abacaxi
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Ananas
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Sapindales
Bromeliales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Pineapple
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Pineapple Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Pineapple are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Pineapple
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.
