Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
South Africa
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Ipomoea quamoclit
Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Gray 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
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Needs good drainage, Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
Anti-fungal, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Ipomoea quamoclit
Common Name
Pineapple
star glory , hummingbird vine
In German
Ananas
Ipomoea quamoclit
In French
Ananas
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Spanish
Piña
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Greek
Ανανάς
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Polish
Ananas
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Latin
Pineapple
Ipomoea quamoclit
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Solanales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Cypress Vine
Season and care of Pineapple and Cypress Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Cypress Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Cypress Vine season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Cypress Vine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Cypress Vine is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Cypress Vine Physical Information
Pineapple and Cypress Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Cypress Vine height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Cypress Vine are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Cypress Vine flower color: Red and Magenta
- Cypress Vine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pineapple and Cypress Vine
Care of Pineapple and Cypress Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cypress Vine 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 Cypress Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.