Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
-
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
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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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Linear
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
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The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
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, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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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
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANANAS
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Common Name
Pineapple
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
In Hindi
अनानास
Clamshell Orchid
In German
Ananas
Clamshell Orchid
In French
Ananas
Clamshell Orchid
In Spanish
Piña
Clamshell Orchid
In Greek
Ανανάς
Encyclia Cochleata
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Clamshell Orchid
In Polish
Ananas
Clamshell Orchid
In Latin
Pineapple
Clamshell Orchid
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Orchidales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Clamshell Orchid
Season and care of Pineapple and Clamshell Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Clamshell Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Clamshell Orchid season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Clamshell Orchid is while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Pineapple and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information
Pineapple and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
- Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Clamshell Orchid
Care of Pineapple and Clamshell 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 Clamshell Orchid 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 Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.