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About Kalanchoe and Pineapple


About Pineapple and Kalanchoe


What is

Life Span
Annual or Biennial   
Biennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
Not Available   
South America   

Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii   
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold   

Number of Varieties
117   
39
Not Available   

Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions   
Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
11-15   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 24   

Habit
Not Available   
Rosette/Stemless   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
152.40 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
121.92 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Purple, Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green, Light Pink, White   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green, Blue Green, Olive   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Green, Blue Green, Olive   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green, Blue Green, Olive   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin   
Arrowhead   

Thorns
Not Available   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Early Summer, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Not Available   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Not Available   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Early Winter, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction   
Divison   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist   
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally   

In Summer
Moderate   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Not Available   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure   
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers   
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen   

Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
Not Available   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available   
No   

Showy Foliage
Not Available   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Not Available   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Not Available   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
No   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies   
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites   

Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing   
Dermititis, Itchiness   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone   
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Very little waste   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles   
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant   
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
Not Available   
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'   
ANANAS   

Common Name
Kalanchoe   
Pineapple   

In Hindi
Kalanchoe   
अनानास   

In German
Kalanchoe   
Ananas   

In French
Kalanchoe   
Ananas   

In Spanish
Kalanchoe   
Piña   

In Greek
Kalanchoe   
Ανανάς   

In Portuguese
Kalanchoe   
Abacaxi   

In Polish
Kalanchoe   
Ananas   

In Latin
Kalanchoe   
Pineapple   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Angiosperms   
Vascular plant   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Lilopsida   

Order
Rosales   
Bromeliales   

Family
Crassulaceae   
Bromeliaceae   

Genus
Kalanchoe   
Ananas   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Bromelioideae   

Number of Species
117   
99+
7   
99+

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Properties of Kalanchoe and Pineapple

Wondering what are the properties of Kalanchoe and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Kalanchoe and Pineapple. Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns and Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also Kalanchoe does not have fragrant flowers. Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like breathing problems and sneezing and Pineapple has allergic reactions like breathing problems and sneezing. 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 Kalanchoe and Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Pineapple

Season and care of Kalanchoe and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is Not Available and Pineapple season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Pineapple is Acidic.

Kalanchoe and Pineapple Physical Information

Kalanchoe and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and Pineapple are as follows:

Care of Kalanchoe and Pineapple

Care of Kalanchoe and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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