Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
South America
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Crimson
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Asthma
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Burns, Snakebite, 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
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
ANANAS
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Pineapple
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
अनानास
In German
Kracher penstemon
Ananas
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Ananas
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Piña
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Abacaxi
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Ananas
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Pineapple
Order
Lamiales
Bromeliales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Pineapple
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Pineapple season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Firecracker Penstemon and Pineapple Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Pineapple are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Pineapple
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firecracker Penstemon 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.