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About Pelargonium and Pineapple


About Pineapple and Pelargonium


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Biennial  

Type
Tender Perennial  
Tender Perennial  

Origin
-  
South America  

Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold  

Number of Varieties
20  
99+
1  

Habitat
All sorts of environments  
Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15  
11-15  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
12-1  

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 24  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Rosette/Stemless  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
25.40 cm  
99+
152.40 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm  
99+
121.92 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral  
Purple, Red  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
-  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green, Light Pink, White  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Green, Blue Green, Olive  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Green, Blue Green, Olive  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Green, Blue Green, Olive  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Acicular  
Arrowhead  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Early Summer, Summer  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Early Winter, Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

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

How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting  
Divison  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively  
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
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Pruning
Prune regularly, 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, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
-  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites  

Allergy
-  
Dermititis, Itchiness  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Showy Purposes  

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

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers  
Fruits  

Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item  
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'  
ANANAS  

Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium  
Pineapple  

In Hindi
Pelargonium  
अनानास  

In German
Pelargonium  
Ananas  

In French
Pelargonium  
Ananas  

In Spanish
Pelargonium  
Piña  

In Greek
Pelargonium  
Ανανάς  

In Portuguese
pelargônio  
Abacaxi  

In Polish
Pelargonium  
Ananas  

In Latin
Pelargonium  
Pineapple  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Vascular plant  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Lilopsida  

Order
Geraniales  
Bromeliales  

Family
Geraniaceae  
Bromeliaceae  

Genus
Pelargonium  
Ananas  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
Bromelioideae  

Number of Species
200  
99+
7  
99+

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Properties of Pelargonium and Pineapple

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

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Season and Care of Pelargonium and Pineapple

Season and care of Pelargonium and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.

Pelargonium and Pineapple Physical Information

Pelargonium and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Pineapple are as follows:

Care of Pelargonium and Pineapple

Care of Pelargonium and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium 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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