Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Shrub
  
Origin
South America
  
Madagascar
  
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
H2, 13, 23, 24
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Red
  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
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
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
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
  
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
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
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
  
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ANANAS
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides
  
Common Name
Pineapple
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In Hindi
अनानास
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In German
Ananas
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In French
Ananas
  
Backbone du Diable
  
In Spanish
Piña
  
El espinazo del diablo
  
In Greek
Ανανάς
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
  
Espinha do Diabo
  
In Polish
Ananas
  
Kręgosłup diabła
  
In Latin
Pineapple
  
Narum diaboli
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Bromeliales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Ananas
  
Euphorbia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Euphorbieae
  
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
  
Euphorbioideae
  
Season and Care of Pineapple and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Pineapple and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Devils Backbone season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Pineapple and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Pineapple and Devils Backbone
Care of Pineapple and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.