Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
South America, Brazil
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
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, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
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
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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
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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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
ANANAS nanus
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
In Hindi
Esperanza
Pink Pineapple
In German
Esperanza
Pink Pineapple
In French
Esperanza
Pink Pineapple
In Spanish
Esperanza
Pink Pineapple
In Greek
Esperanza
Pink Pineapple
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Ananás-de-raposa
In Polish
Esperanza
Pink Pineapple
In Latin
Esperanza
Pink Pineapple
Family
Bignoniaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Esperanza and Pink Pineapple
Season and care of Esperanza and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Esperanza and Pink Pineapple Physical Information
Esperanza and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Pink Pineapple are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Esperanza and Pink Pineapple
Care of Esperanza and Pink 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 Pink Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.