Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
South America
Types
Manihot esculenta, Euphorbia esula
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Desert, rocky banks of streams, Sandy stream banks
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very 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, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic, Vomiting
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Laxative
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
Used to poison animals during hunting
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, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA virosa
ANANAS
Common Name
Gifboom
Pineapple
In German
Namibische Giftwolfmilch
Ananas
In French
Euphorbia virosa
Ananas
In Spanish
Euphorbia virosa
Piña
In Greek
Euphorbia virosa
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Euphorbia virosa
Abacaxi
In Polish
Euphorbia virosa
Ananas
In Latin
Euphorbia virosa
Pineapple
Phylum
Angiosperms
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Lilopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Bromeliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gifboom and Pineapple
Wondering what are the properties of Gifboom and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Gifboom and Pineapple. Gifboom has thorns and Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also Gifboom does not have fragrant flowers. Gifboom has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic and Vomiting and Pineapple has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Gifboom and Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gifboom and Pineapple
Season and care of Gifboom and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Gifboom and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gifboom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gifboom is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Gifboom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Gifboom and Pineapple Physical Information
Gifboom and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Gifboom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Gifboom and Pineapple are as follows:
Gifboom flower color: Yellow
Gifboom leaf color: Gray Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Gifboom and Pineapple
Care of Gifboom and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gifboom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gifboom 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.