Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Biennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, South America
South America
Types
not available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Red
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Unknown
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
Air purification
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
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
ANANAS
Common Name
Bromeliad
Pineapple
In Hindi
Bromeliad
अनानास
In German
Bromeliad
Ananas
In French
Bromeliad
Ananas
In Spanish
Bromeliad
Piña
In Greek
Bromeliad
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
Abacaxi
In Polish
Bromeliad
Ananas
In Latin
Bromeliad
Pineapple
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Bromeliales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Pineapple
Season and care of Bromeliad and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Bromeliad and Pineapple Physical Information
Bromeliad and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Pineapple are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Bromeliad and Pineapple
Care of Bromeliad and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done 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 Bromeliad 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.