Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Houseplant
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
South America
Types
Anigozanthos
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
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
-
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
ANANAS
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Pineapple
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
अनानास
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Ananas
In French
Kangaroo Paws
Ananas
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
Piña
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
Abacaxi
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
Ananas
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
Pineapple
Order
Commelinales
Bromeliales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Ananas
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Pineapple
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Kangaroo Paws and Pineapple Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Pineapple are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Pineapple
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws 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.