Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America
Types
Not Available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Black Dyes, Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Polemonium caeruleum
ANANAS
Common Name
Jacob's Ladder
Pineapple
In Hindi
Jacob's Ladder
अनानास
In German
Jacob's Ladder
Ananas
In French
Jacob's Ladder
Ananas
In Spanish
Jacob's Ladder
Piña
In Greek
Jacob's Ladder
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Jacob's Ladder
Abacaxi
In Polish
Jacob's Ladder
Ananas
In Latin
Jacob's Ladder
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Ericales
Bromeliales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Jacob's Ladder and Pineapple
Season and care of Jacob's Ladder and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Jacob's Ladder and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Jacob's Ladder and Pineapple Physical Information
Jacob's Ladder and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Jacob's Ladder and Pineapple are as follows:
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Pineapple
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacob's Ladder 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 Jacob's Ladder 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.
