Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Not Available
  
South America
  
Types
Not available
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Succulent
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Winter, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
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
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
  
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
Not Available
  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
  
ANANAS
  
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
  
Pineapple
  
In Hindi
Cardon
  
अनानास
  
In German
Cardon
  
Ananas
  
In French
Cardon
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
Cardon
  
Piña
  
In Greek
Cardon
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
Cardon
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
Cardon
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
Cardon
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Pachycereus
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Pachycereeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Bromelioideae
  
Season and Care of Cardon and Pineapple
Season and care of Cardon and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Pineapple season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Cardon and Pineapple Physical Information
Cardon and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Pineapple are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Cardon and Pineapple
Care of Cardon and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon 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 Cardon 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.