Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Eastern Africa
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Perennial
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Blue
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
-
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
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Flowers
Other Uses
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
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
Common Name
Pineapple
African violet
In Hindi
अनानास
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
In German
Ananas
African Violet
In French
Ananas
African Violet
In Spanish
Piña
Violeta africana
In Greek
Ανανάς
African Violet
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Violet africano
In Polish
Ananas
African Violet
In Latin
Pineapple
African Violet
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Lamiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Cyrtandroideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and African Violet
Season and care of Pineapple and African Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and African Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and African Violet season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for African Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and African Violet Physical Information
Pineapple and African Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and African Violet are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
- African Violet leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and African Violet
Care of Pineapple and African Violet 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 Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.