Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Round
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Not Available
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
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
Common Name
Pineapple
Alternanthera
In Hindi
अनानास
Gudrisag, Garundi
In German
Ananas
Alternanthera
In French
Ananas
Alternanthera
In Spanish
Piña
Alternanthera
In Greek
Ανανάς
Alternanthera
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Alternanthera
In Polish
Ananas
Alternanthera
In Latin
Pineapple
Alternanthera
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Ananas
Alternanthera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Alternanthera
Season and care of Pineapple and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Alternanthera season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Alternanthera Physical Information
Pineapple and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Alternanthera are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Alternanthera flower color: White
- Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Care of Pineapple and Alternanthera
Care of Pineapple and Alternanthera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.