Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
South America
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Asthma
Dermititis, Itchiness
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
ANANAS
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Pineapple
In Hindi
Esperanza
अनानास
In German
Esperanza
Ananas
In French
Esperanza
Ananas
In Spanish
Esperanza
Piña
In Greek
Esperanza
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Abacaxi
In Polish
Esperanza
Ananas
In Latin
Esperanza
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Lamiales
Bromeliales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Esperanza and Pineapple
Season and care of Esperanza and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Esperanza and Pineapple Physical Information
Esperanza and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Pineapple are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Esperanza and Pineapple
Care of Esperanza and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
