Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Cures poisoning from fish
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
ANANAS nanus
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
In Hindi
Candelaria
Pink Pineapple
In German
Candelaria
Pink Pineapple
In French
Candelaria
Pink Pineapple
In Spanish
Candelaria
Pink Pineapple
In Greek
Candelaria
Pink Pineapple
In Portuguese
Candelaria
Ananás-de-raposa
In Polish
Candelaria
Pink Pineapple
In Latin
Candelaria
Pink Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Arethuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelaria and Pink Pineapple
Season and care of Candelaria and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and Pink Pineapple season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelaria and Pink Pineapple Physical Information
Candelaria and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and Pink Pineapple are as follows:
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Candelaria and Pink Pineapple
Care of Candelaria and Pink Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelaria 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.