Life Span
Biennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
South America
  
Not Available
  
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
21,22
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Red
  
Salmon
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
  
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
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ANANAS
  
Hibiscus hirtus—Lesser Mallow
  
Common Name
Pineapple
  
Lesser Mallow
  
In Hindi
अनानास
  
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
  
In German
Ananas
  
Hibiscus Lesser Malve
  
In French
Ananas
  
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
  
In Spanish
Piña
  
Hibiscus menor Mallow
  
In Greek
Ανανάς
  
Hibiscus Λιγότερο Μολόχα
  
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
  
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
  
In Polish
Ananas
  
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
  
In Latin
Pineapple
  
Hibiscus minorem Abutilon
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Bromeliales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Malvaceae
  
Genus
Ananas
  
Hibiscus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Hibisceae
  
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
  
Malvoideae
  
Season and Care of Pineapple and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
Season and care of Pineapple and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Hibiscus Lesser Mallow is Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Hibiscus Lesser Mallow is Neutral.
Pineapple and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow Physical Information
Pineapple and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Hibiscus Lesser Mallow height is 300.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow flower color: Salmon
- Hibiscus Lesser Mallow leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
Care of Pineapple and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hibiscus Lesser Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.