Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
South America
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey
  
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
Hillside, Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
7-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
10-7
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Red
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
White, Gray Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
White, Gray Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
  
Small elliptic
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Insects
  
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Anemia, chest congestion, Improve heart health, Liver problems, Skin irritation
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as a spice
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
ANANAS
  
HELICHRYSUM italicum
  
Common Name
Pineapple
  
Curry Plant, Gold Strawflower
  
In Hindi
अनानास
  
करी संयंत्र
  
In German
Ananas
  
Currykraut
  
In French
Ananas
  
Usine de Curry
  
In Spanish
Piña
  
planta de Curry
  
In Greek
Ανανάς
  
φυτό Curry
  
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
  
Curry planta
  
In Polish
Ananas
  
curry roślin
  
In Latin
Pineapple
  
Curry plant
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Bromeliales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Ananas
  
Helichrysum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Gnaphalieae
  
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
  
Asteroideae
  
Season and Care of Pineapple and Curry Plant
Season and care of Pineapple and Curry Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Curry Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Curry Plant season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Curry Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Curry Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Curry Plant Physical Information
Pineapple and Curry Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Curry Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Curry Plant are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Curry Plant flower color: Yellow
- Curry Plant leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Pineapple and Curry Plant
Care of Pineapple and Curry Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Curry Plant pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate 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 Curry Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.