Pineapple

African Iris

About Pineapple and African Iris

Pineapple

African Iris

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Origin

South America

Southern Africa

Types

Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold

Perennial

Number of Varieties

150

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Habitat

Tropical regions

Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-158-10

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

10-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 24

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

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

152.40 cm61.30 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

Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Pink, White

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Summer, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Winter, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Nematodes, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Dermititis, Itchiness

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Ethnobotanic

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Root

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANANAS

DIETES bicolor

Common Name

Pineapple

African iris, Fortnight lily

In Hindi

अनानास

African Iris

In German

Ananas

Afrikanische Iris

In French

Ananas

African Iris

In Spanish

Piña

Iris africano

In Greek

Ανανάς

Αφρικανική Iris

In Portuguese

Abacaxi

Iris africano

In Polish

Ananas

Afryki Iris

In Latin

Pineapple

African Iris

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Magnoliophyta

Class

Lilopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Bromeliales

Asparagales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Ananas

Dietes

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Bromelioideae

Iridoideae

Number of Species

7300

1 27800

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Properties of Pineapple and African Iris

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

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Season and Care of Pineapple and African Iris

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

Pineapple and African Iris Physical Information

Pineapple and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and African Iris are as follows:

Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Pineapple and African Iris

Care of Pineapple and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.