Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial, Shrub
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Habitat
Tropical regions
Desert, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Purple, Red
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Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Insects
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
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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
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
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
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Botanical Name
ANANAS
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
Pineapple
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
अनानास
Hedgehog cactus
In German
Ananas
Igel Kaktus
In French
Ananas
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Piña
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Ανανάς
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Ananas
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Pineapple
cactus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Ananas
Echinocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Pineapple and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Hedgehog Cactus season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Hedgehog Cactus is while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Hedgehog Cactus is .
Pineapple and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Pineapple and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Care of Pineapple and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Pineapple and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.