Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
Tropical regions
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
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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, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
-
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, 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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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANANAS
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Pineapple
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In German
Ananas
Prachtspieren
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
astilbe
In Latin
Pineapple
Artemisia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Rosales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Astilbe
Season and care of Pineapple and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Astilbe season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Astilbe Physical Information
Pineapple and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Astilbe are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Astilbe
Care of Pineapple and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.