Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Pink, Light Pink
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
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
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Linear
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
pollinators
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANANAS
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Pineapple
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
अनानास
Bog Rosemary
In German
Ananas
Rosmarinheide
In French
Ananas
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Piña
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Ανανάς
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Ananas
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Pineapple
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Ericales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Pineapple and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Bog Rosemary season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Pineapple and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Pineapple and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pineapple and Bog Rosemary
Care of Pineapple and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.