Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Narrowly elliptic
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Cures poisoning from fish
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANANAS
BLETIA purpurea
Common Name
Pineapple
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
In Hindi
अनानास
Candelaria
In German
Ananas
Candelaria
In French
Ananas
Candelaria
In Spanish
Piña
Candelaria
In Greek
Ανανάς
Candelaria
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Candelaria
In Polish
Ananas
Candelaria
In Latin
Pineapple
Candelaria
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Orchidales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Arethuseae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Candelaria
Season and care of Pineapple and Candelaria is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Candelaria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Candelaria season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Candelaria is Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Candelaria Physical Information
Pineapple and Candelaria physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Candelaria are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
- Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pineapple and Candelaria
Care of Pineapple and Candelaria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Candelaria 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 Candelaria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
