Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
South America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, China, Korea
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
2-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, 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, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Herb
Botanical Name
ANANAS
CENTAUREA cyanus
Common Name
Pineapple
Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower
In Hindi
अनानास
Hydrangea
In German
Ananas
Hortensie
In French
Ananas
Hortensia
In Spanish
Piña
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Hortênsia
In Polish
Ananas
Hortensja
In Latin
Pineapple
Hibiscus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Anthophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asterales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Cornflower
Season and care of Pineapple and Cornflower is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Cornflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Cornflower season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Cornflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Cornflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Cornflower Physical Information
Pineapple and Cornflower physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Cornflower are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
- Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Pineapple and Cornflower
Care of Pineapple and Cornflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cornflower pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Cornflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.