Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lanceolate
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Skin Problems
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
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANANAS
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Pineapple
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
अनानास
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Ananas
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
Ananas
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Piña
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
Ανανάς
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Ananas
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
Pineapple
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Campanulales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Pineapple and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Great Blue Lobelia season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Pineapple and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Pineapple and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.