Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
not available
Habitat
Tropical regions
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Orange, Gold
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
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Succulent
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Pineapple
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
अनानास
Chincherinchee
In German
Ananas
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Ananas
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Piña
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Ανανάς
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Ananas
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Pineapple
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Ananas
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Pineapple and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Chincherinchee season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Pineapple and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Pineapple and Chincherinchee
Care of Pineapple and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.