Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Yellow
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Red blotch
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Toxic
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
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
ANANAS nanus
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
Pink Pineapple
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Pink Pineapple
In French
mandrake américain
Pink Pineapple
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
Pink Pineapple
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
Pink Pineapple
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
Ananás-de-raposa
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
Pink Pineapple
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
Pink Pineapple
Order
Ranunculales
Poales
Family
Berberidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Mayapple and Pink Pineapple
Season and care of Mayapple and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Mayapple and Pink Pineapple Physical Information
Mayapple and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and Pink Pineapple are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Mayapple and Pink Pineapple
Care of Mayapple and Pink Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.