Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
South America
South America
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Habitat
Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
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
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, 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, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Angraecum sesquipedale
Common Name
Pineapple
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
In Hindi
अनानास
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
In German
Ananas
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
In French
Ananas
Noël orchidée étoiles
In Spanish
Piña
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
In Greek
Ανανάς
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Orquídea estrela do Natal
In Polish
Ananas
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
In Latin
Pineapple
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Vandeae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Pineapple and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Christmas Star Orchid season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Pineapple and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Pineapple and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
- Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pineapple and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Pineapple and Christmas Star Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Christmas Star Orchid pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.