Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Flower Color
-
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Plant Season
-
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full 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
-
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
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
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
ANANAS
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Pineapple
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Abacaxi
In Latin
Hatiora
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Bromeliales
Family
Cactaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Hatiora and Pineapple
Season and care of Hatiora and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Pineapple season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Hatiora and Pineapple Physical Information
Hatiora and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Pineapple are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Pineapple
Care of Hatiora and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora 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 Hatiora 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.