Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South America
Mexico
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
White, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Circular
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Not Available
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
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
BRAHEA armata
Common Name
Pineapple
Blue Hesper Palm, Mexican Blue Palm, Blue Fan Palm
In Hindi
अनानास
Mexican Blue Palm
In German
Ananas
Mexican Blue Palm
In French
Ananas
Palmier bleu du Mexique
In Spanish
Piña
palma blanca
In Greek
Ανανάς
Mexican Blue Palm
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Mexican Blue Palm
In Polish
Ananas
Mexican Blue Palm
In Latin
Pineapple
Mexican Blue Palm
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Arecales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Mexican Blue Palm
Season and care of Pineapple and Mexican Blue Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Mexican Blue Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Mexican Blue Palm season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Mexican Blue Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Mexican Blue Palm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Mexican Blue Palm Physical Information
Pineapple and Mexican Blue Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Mexican Blue Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Mexican Blue Palm are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Mexican Blue Palm flower color: Ivory
- Mexican Blue Palm leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver and Gray
Care of Pineapple and Mexican Blue Palm
Care of Pineapple and Mexican Blue Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Blue Palm 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 Mexican Blue Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.