Pineapple

Mexican primrose

About Pineapple and Mexican primrose

Pineapple

Mexican primrose

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Perennial

Origin

South America

Texas

Types

Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold

Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa

Number of Varieties

125

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Habitat

Tropical regions

Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-158-10

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

10-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 24

H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

152.40 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

121.92 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Red

White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green

Tan

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

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Alternate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Summer, Summer

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Winter, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites

Bugs, Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Dermititis, Itchiness

Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

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

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed

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

Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANANAS

OENOTHERA mexicana

Common Name

Pineapple

pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.

In Hindi

अनानास

Mexican primrose

In German

Ananas

Rosa Nachtkerze

In French

Ananas

Mexican primrose

In Spanish

Piña

Primrose mexicana

In Greek

Ανανάς

Μεξικού Primrose

In Portuguese

Abacaxi

Mexican Primrose

In Polish

Ananas

Mexican Primrose

In Latin

Pineapple

Mexicanus Primrose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Tracheophyta

Class

Lilopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Bromeliales

Myrtales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Ananas

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Bromelioideae

Onagroideae

Number of Species

7145

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Properties of Pineapple and Mexican primrose

Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple and Mexican primrose? We provide you with everything About Pineapple and Mexican primrose. Pineapple has thorns and Mexican primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Itchiness and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pineapple and Mexican primrose

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

Pineapple and Mexican primrose Physical Information

Pineapple and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Mexican primrose are as follows:

Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Pineapple and Mexican primrose

Care of Pineapple and Mexican primrose 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 primrose 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 primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.