Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Sandy areas, Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Bumblebees
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Chewing
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANANAS
PENSTEMON grandiflorus 'Prairie Snow'
Common Name
Pineapple
Large Beardtongue, Prairie Snow Beardtongue
In Hindi
अनानास
Large Beardtongue
In German
Ananas
Large Beardtongue
In French
Ananas
Large Beardtongue
In Spanish
Piña
Large Beardtongue
In Greek
Ανανάς
Large Beardtongue
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Large Beardtongue
In Polish
Ananas
Large Beardtongue
In Latin
Pineapple
Large Beardtongue
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Large Beardtongue
Season and care of Pineapple and Large Beardtongue is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Large Beardtongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Large Beardtongue season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Large Beardtongue is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Large Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Large Beardtongue Physical Information
Pineapple and Large Beardtongue physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Large Beardtongue height is 50.80 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Large Beardtongue are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Large Beardtongue flower color: White
- Large Beardtongue leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Pineapple and Large Beardtongue
Care of Pineapple and Large Beardtongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Large Beardtongue 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 Large Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.