Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
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Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Black Dyes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Polemonium caeruleum
Common Name
Pineapple
Jacob's Ladder
In Hindi
अनानास
Jacob's Ladder
In German
Ananas
Jacob's Ladder
In French
Ananas
Jacob's Ladder
In Spanish
Piña
Jacob's Ladder
In Greek
Ανανάς
Jacob's Ladder
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Jacob's Ladder
In Polish
Ananas
Jacob's Ladder
In Latin
Pineapple
Jacob's Ladder
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Ericales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Jacob's Ladder
Season and care of Pineapple and Jacob's Ladder is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Jacob's Ladder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Jacob's Ladder season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Jacob's Ladder Physical Information
Pineapple and Jacob's Ladder physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Jacob's Ladder are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Pineapple and Jacob's Ladder
Care of Pineapple and Jacob's Ladder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Jacob's Ladder 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 Jacob's Ladder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.