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About Pineapple and Elephant Bush

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Tender Perennial
Succulent
1.3 Origin
South America
Southern Africa
1.4 Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Tropical regions
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-12
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
12-1
10-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Twisted/Contorted
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
152.40 cm
Rank: 85 (Overall)
250.00 cm
Rank: 76 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
121.92 cm
Rank: 76 (Overall)
121.00 cm
Rank: 78 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Purple, Red
Pink
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Green, Red
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Succulent
2.4 Thorns
24% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
34% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
4.8 Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
80% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
84% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
95% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
61% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
65% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
17% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
14% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
17% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
5% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
5% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
1% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
49% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Butterflies
5.12 Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
no allergic reactions
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
6.1.3 Edible Uses
All Fruits Garden Plants have it !
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
6.2.3 Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
18% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Fruits Garden Plants have it !
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
ANANAS
PORTULACARIA afra
7.2 Common Name
Pineapple
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
7.2.1 In Hindi
अनानास
Elephant Bush
7.2.2 In German
Ananas
Elephant Bush
7.2.3 In French
Ananas
Elephant Bush
7.2.4 In Spanish
Piña
elefante Bush
7.2.5 In Greek
Ανανάς
ελέφαντας Μπους
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Abacaxi
elefante de Bush
7.2.7 In Polish
Ananas
Elephant Bush
7.2.8 In Latin
Pineapple
bush elephant
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Vascular plant
Embryophyta
8.3 Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Bromeliales
Caryophyllales
8.5 Family
Bromeliaceae
Portulacaceae
8.6 Genus
Ananas
Portulacaria
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Portulacarioideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
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Rank: 100 (Overall)
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Properties of Pineapple and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Pineapple and Elephant Bush. Pineapple has thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Itchiness and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pineapple and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Pineapple and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Pineapple and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Elephant Bush season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pineapple and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Pineapple and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Elephant Bush are as follows:

  • Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red

  • Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White

  • Elephant Bush flower color: Pink

  • Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Pineapple and Elephant Bush

Care of Pineapple and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.