Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
South America
Types
Annuals
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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
Medium
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, 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
Antibacterial, Antibiotic, Anti-fungal, Antiseptic, Depurative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Stimulates new cell growth
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as an insecticide, Used As Food, 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
Container, Groundcover
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM majus
ANANAS
Common Name
Indian Cress, Nasturtium
Pineapple
In Hindi
Tropaeolum majus
अनानास
In German
Tropaeolum majus
Ananas
In French
Tropaeolum majus
Ananas
In Spanish
Tropaeolum majus
Piña
In Greek
Tropaeolum majus
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Tropaeolum majus
Abacaxi
In Polish
nasturcja większa
Ananas
In Latin
Tropaeolum majus
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Brassicales
Bromeliales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Nasturtium and Pineapple
Season and care of Nasturtium and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Nasturtium and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nasturtium season is Spring and Summer and Pineapple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nasturtium is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Nasturtium is Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Nasturtium and Pineapple Physical Information
Nasturtium and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Nasturtium height is 15.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Nasturtium and Pineapple are as follows:
Nasturtium flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Nasturtium leaf color: White and Light Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Nasturtium and Pineapple
Care of Nasturtium and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nasturtium 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 Nasturtium 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.