Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
  
South America
  
Types
Peanut cactus
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
  
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Early Winter, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Average Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
Skin cuts
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
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, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, 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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
  
ANANAS
  
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
  
Pineapple
  
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
  
अनानास
  
In German
Igel Kaktus
  
Ananas
  
In French
hérisson cactus
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
  
Piña
  
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
jeż kaktus
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
cactus
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Echinopsis
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Trichocereeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Bromelioideae
  
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Pineapple
Season and care of Echinopsis and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is Not Available and Pineapple season is Not Available. The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Echinopsis and Pineapple Physical Information
Echinopsis and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Pineapple are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Echinopsis and Pineapple
Care of Echinopsis and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.