Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Number of Varieties
1100
0
40000
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Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-157-9
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-1
9-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Plant Size
Minimum Height
152.40 cm30.50 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
121.92 cm30.50 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Thorns
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✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Skin irritation
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANANAS
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Pineapple
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
अनानास
Aaron Caladium
In German
Ananas
Aaron Caladium
In French
Ananas
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Piña
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Ανανάς
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Ananas
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Pineapple
Aaron Caladium
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Alismatales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Araceae
Genus
Ananas
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
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Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
7-
1
27800
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