Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-15
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral
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
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
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, 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, Food for insects, Versatility
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
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
ANANAS
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Pineapple
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
अनानास
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Ananas
In French
candélabre primevère
Ananas
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
Piña
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
Abacaxi
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Ananas
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Myrtales
Bromeliales
Family
Onagraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Pineapple
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Candelabra Primrose and Pineapple Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Pineapple are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Pineapple
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose 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.