Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
South America
Europe
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Blue, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
-
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
-
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANANAS
GLECHOMA hederacea
Common Name
Pineapple
Ground Ivy
In Hindi
अनानास
Hydrangea
In German
Ananas
Hortensie
In French
Ananas
Hortensia
In Spanish
Piña
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Hortênsia
In Polish
Ananas
Hortensja
In Latin
Pineapple
Hibiscus
Family
Bromeliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Ground Ivy
Season and care of Pineapple and Ground Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Ground Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Ground Ivy season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Ground Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Ground Ivy is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Ground Ivy Physical Information
Pineapple and Ground Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Ground Ivy height is 51.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Ground Ivy are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Ground Ivy flower color: Blue, Purple and Pink
- Ground Ivy leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Ground Ivy
Care of Pineapple and Ground Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Ground Ivy 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 Ground Ivy needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.