Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, 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
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANANAS
PHLOX maculata
Common Name
Pineapple
Meadow Phlox
In Hindi
अनानास
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Ananas
Wiese Phlox
In French
Ananas
Meadow Phlox
In Spanish
Piña
prado Phlox
In Greek
Ανανάς
Meadow Phlox
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Meadow Phlox
In Polish
Ananas
łąka Phlox
In Latin
Pineapple
Phlox meadow
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Solanales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Meadow Phlox
Season and care of Pineapple and Meadow Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Meadow Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Meadow Phlox season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Meadow Phlox Physical Information
Pineapple and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Meadow Phlox are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Meadow Phlox
Care of Pineapple and Meadow Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.