Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
Eastern Asia, India
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Pink
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
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Succulent
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Insects
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
Pineapple
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In Spanish
Piña
cuerno de alce
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Elkhorn
In Latin
Pineapple
Elkhorn
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Malpighiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Elkhorn
Season and care of Pineapple and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Elkhorn season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Elkhorn Physical Information
Pineapple and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Elkhorn are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Elkhorn
Care of Pineapple and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.