Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Cliffs, Moist woods, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, 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
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
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Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANANAS
PERSICARIA virginiana
Common Name
Pineapple
Jumpseed
In German
Ananas
jumpseed
In French
Ananas
jumpseed
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
jumpseed
In Polish
Ananas
jumpseed
In Latin
Pineapple
Salire celeritate
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Jumpseed
Season and care of Pineapple and Jumpseed is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Jumpseed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Jumpseed season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Jumpseed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Jumpseed is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Jumpseed Physical Information
Pineapple and Jumpseed physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Jumpseed height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Jumpseed are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Jumpseed flower color: Light Green
- Jumpseed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Jumpseed
Care of Pineapple and Jumpseed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Jumpseed pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jumpseed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.