Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
South America
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
2-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Sienna, Chocolate
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
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Does not require 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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, 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
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANANAS
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Pineapple
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
अनानास
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Ananas
Laub- Cattail
In French
Ananas
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Piña
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Ανανάς
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Ananas
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Pineapple
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Typhales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Pitcairnioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Pineapple and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Broadleaf Cattail season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Pineapple and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Pineapple and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.