Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Succulent
  
Origin
South America
  
Southern Africa
  
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
10-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Twisted/Contorted
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Red
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Green, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Less Watering
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, 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, Partial shade
  
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
  
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
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
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
  
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
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Leaves, Stem
  
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
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ANANAS
  
PORTULACARIA afra
  
Common Name
Pineapple
  
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
  
In Hindi
अनानास
  
Elephant Bush
  
In German
Ananas
  
Elephant Bush
  
In French
Ananas
  
Elephant Bush
  
In Spanish
Piña
  
elefante Bush
  
In Greek
Ανανάς
  
ελέφαντας Μπους
  
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
  
elefante de Bush
  
In Polish
Ananas
  
Elephant Bush
  
In Latin
Pineapple
  
bush elephant
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Embryophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Bromeliales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Portulacaceae
  
Genus
Ananas
  
Portulacaria
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
  
Portulacarioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
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.