Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
South America
Africa
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Habitat
Tropical regions
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANANAS
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Pineapple
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
अनानास
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Ananas
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Ananas
Papyrus égyptien
In Spanish
Piña
Papiro egipcio
In Greek
Ανανάς
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Papiro egípcio
In Polish
Ananas
Papiro egipcio
In Latin
Pineapple
CHARTA
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Egyptian Papyrus
Season and care of Pineapple and Egyptian Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Egyptian Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Egyptian Papyrus season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral.
Pineapple and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information
Pineapple and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Egyptian Papyrus are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
- Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pineapple and Egyptian Papyrus
Care of Pineapple and Egyptian Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Egyptian Papyrus 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 Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.