Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Japan
Types
Coryphantha ramillosa, Coryphantha echinus
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Habitat
Desert, Grassland, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green, Magenta, Coral
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
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Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CORYPHANTHA
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Pima Pineapple
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Pima अनानस
sasanqua
In German
Pima Ananas
sasanqua
In French
Pima ananas
sasanqua
In Spanish
Pima piña
sasanqua
In Greek
Pima Ανανάς
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Pima Pineapple
Sasankya
In Polish
Pima Ananas
Sasankya
In Latin
Pineapple Pima
Sasankya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Theales
Family
Cactaceae
Theaceae
Genus
Coryphantha
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pima Pineapple and Sasanqua
Season and care of Pima Pineapple and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Pima Pineapple and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pima Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pima Pineapple is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Pima Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Pima Pineapple and Sasanqua Physical Information
Pima Pineapple and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Pima Pineapple height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pima Pineapple and Sasanqua are as follows:
Pima Pineapple flower color: Yellow, Yellow green, Magenta and Coral
Pima Pineapple leaf color:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pima Pineapple and Sasanqua
Care of Pima Pineapple and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pima Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pima Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.