Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
Coryphantha ramillosa, Coryphantha echinus
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Desert, Grassland, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green, Magenta, Coral
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular 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
Clay, 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 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Skin rash
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CORYPHANTHA
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Pima Pineapple
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Pima अनानस
sweetshrub
In German
Pima Ananas
sweetshrub
In French
Pima ananas
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Pima piña
sweetshrub
In Greek
Pima Ανανάς
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Pima Pineapple
sweetshrub
In Polish
Pima Ananas
sweetshrub
In Latin
Pineapple Pima
sweetshrub
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Laurales
Family
Cactaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Coryphantha
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Pima Pineapple and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Pima Pineapple and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Pima Pineapple and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pima Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pima Pineapple is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pima Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Pima Pineapple and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Pima Pineapple and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Pima Pineapple height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pima Pineapple and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Pima Pineapple flower color: Yellow, Yellow green, Magenta and Coral
Pima Pineapple leaf color:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Pima Pineapple and Sweetshrub
Care of Pima Pineapple and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pima Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.