Life Span
Biennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
South America
  
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Not avilable
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
Desert
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Weeping
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Red
  
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Multi-Color
  
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
  
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Not Available
  
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Not Available
  
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits, Nut
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ANANAS
  
Selenicereus pteranthus
  
Common Name
Pineapple
  
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
  
In Hindi
अनानास
  
moonlight cactus
  
In German
Ananas
  
Selenicereus
  
In French
Ananas
  
Selenicereus
  
In Spanish
Piña
  
Selenicereus
  
In Greek
Ανανάς
  
Selenicereus
  
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
  
Selenicereus
  
In Polish
Ananas
  
Selenicereus
  
In Latin
Pineapple
  
moonlight cactus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Bromeliales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Ananas
  
Selenicereus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Hylocereeae
  
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
  
Cactoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pineapple and Moonlight cactus
Season and care of Pineapple and Moonlight cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Moonlight cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Moonlight cactus season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Moonlight cactus is Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available.
Pineapple and Moonlight cactus Physical Information
Pineapple and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pineapple and Moonlight cactus are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
- Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pineapple and Moonlight cactus
Care of Pineapple and Moonlight cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.