Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
Caribbean, Central America, Northern America, South America
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Grafted Gymnocalycium Cultivars, Echinopsis chamaecereus cultivar, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Magenta, Red, White, Yellow
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
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Globe shaped
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Diabetes, Hangover
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Cactaceae
Common Name
Pineapple
Cactus
In Hindi
अनानास
Naagaphanee
In Spanish
Piña
El Cactus
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
cacto
In Latin
Pineapple
Cactus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Bromeliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Ananas
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Cactoideae, Maihueniodeae, Opuntioideae, Pereskioideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Cactus
Season and care of Pineapple and Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Cactus season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Cactus is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Cactus is Alkaline.
Pineapple and Cactus Physical Information
Pineapple and Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Cactus height is 27.55 cm and width 3.44 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Cactus are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Cactus flower color: Magenta, Red, White and Yellow
- Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Cactus
Care of Pineapple and Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cactus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.