Pineapple

Laelia

About Pineapple and Laelia

Pineapple

Laelia

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Epiphyte

Origin

South America

Mexico

Types

Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold

Laelia candida, Laelia discolor

Number of Varieties

125

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Habitat

Tropical regions

shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-159-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 24

H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

152.40 cm45.70 cm

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Minimum Width

121.92 cm45.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Red

White, Light Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green

Dark Blue

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Pink, White

Green

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, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Summer, Summer

Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Winter, Summer

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally

Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Well-aerated

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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 lateral branches

Fertilizers

EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites

Aphids, Mites

Allergy

Dermititis, Itchiness

conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling

Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANANAS

LAELIA anceps

Common Name

Pineapple

Laelia, Orchid

In Hindi

अनानास

Laelia

In German

Ananas

Laelia

In French

Ananas

Laelia

In Spanish

Piña

Laelia

In Greek

Ανανάς

Laelia

In Portuguese

Abacaxi

Laelia

In Polish

Ananas

Laelia

In Latin

Pineapple

Laelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Magnoliophyta

Class

Lilopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Bromeliales

Orchidales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Orchidaceae

Genus

Ananas

Laelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Bromelioideae

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

725

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Properties of Pineapple and Laelia

Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple and Laelia? We provide you with everything About Pineapple and Laelia. Pineapple has thorns and Laelia doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Itchiness and Laelia has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pineapple and Laelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pineapple and Laelia

Season and care of Pineapple and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Laelia season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Laelia is while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Laelia is .

Pineapple and Laelia Physical Information

Pineapple and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Laelia are as follows:

Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green

Care of Pineapple and Laelia

Care of Pineapple and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.