Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
South America
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Peach
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, 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
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
ANANAS
Common Name
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
Pineapple
In German
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
Ananas
In French
Pervenche de Madagascar
Ananas
In Spanish
Catharanthus roseus
Piña
In Greek
Catharanthus roseus
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Catharanthus roseus
Abacaxi
In Polish
Katarantus różowy
Ananas
In Latin
Catharanthus roseus
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Gentianales
Bromeliales
Family
Apocynaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Ananas
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Pineapple
Season and care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar Periwinkle and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Madagascar Periwinkle and Pineapple Physical Information
Madagascar Periwinkle and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Madagascar Periwinkle and Pineapple are as follows:
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Pineapple
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar Periwinkle 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 Madagascar Periwinkle 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.