Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
South America
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANANAS
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Pineapple
False Indigo
In German
Ananas
falsches Indigo
In French
Ananas
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Piña
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Ανανάς
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
false Indigo
In Polish
Ananas
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Pineapple
falsum indicum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Not Available
Order
Bromeliales
Fabales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and False Indigo
Season and care of Pineapple and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and False Indigo season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and False Indigo Physical Information
Pineapple and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and False Indigo are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Pineapple and False Indigo
Care of Pineapple and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.