Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
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
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
ANANAS nanus
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
Pink Pineapple
In German
fall phlox
Pink Pineapple
In French
Fall Phlox
Pink Pineapple
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
Pink Pineapple
In Greek
Fall Phlox
Pink Pineapple
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
Ananás-de-raposa
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Pink Pineapple
In Latin
Phlox cadent
Pink Pineapple
Family
Polemoniaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Pink Pineapple
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Pink Pineapple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Fall Phlox and Pink Pineapple Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Pink Pineapple are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Fall Phlox and Pink Pineapple
Care of Fall Phlox and Pink Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox 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.