Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Cactus
  
Origin
South America
  
South America
  
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
Desert, Semi desert
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
9-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
13,21,22,23,24
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Red
  
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
  
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, Not Available
  
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
  
Not Applicable
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
Sand, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Sandy
  
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
  
All year
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Offsets
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
Do not water excessively
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Dry
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
No need to prune
  
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Mealy bugs, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Ants, Mealybugs
  
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Unknown
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Bark, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Decoration Purposes
  
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
  
Botanical Name
ANANAS
  
GYMNOCALYCIUM
  
Common Name
Pineapple
  
Chin Cactus
  
In Hindi
अनानास
  
Gymnocalycium
  
In German
Ananas
  
Gymnocalycium
  
In French
Ananas
  
Gymnocalycium
  
In Spanish
Piña
  
Gymnocalycium
  
In Greek
Ανανάς
  
Gymnocalycium
  
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
  
Gymnocalycium
  
In Polish
Ananas
  
Gymnocalycium
  
In Latin
Pineapple
  
Gymnocalycium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Bromeliales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Ananas
  
Gymnocalycium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Trichocereeae
  
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
  
Cactoideae
  
Season and Care of Pineapple and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Pineapple and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Gymnocalycium season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Pineapple and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Pineapple and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Care of Pineapple and Gymnocalycium
Care of Pineapple and Gymnocalycium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.