Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
South America
Madagascar
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Pineapple
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
अनानास
Periwinkle
In German
Ananas
Immergrün
In French
Ananas
Pervenche
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Mirta
In Polish
Ananas
Barwinek
In Latin
Pineapple
Periwinkle
Phylum
Vascular plant
Mollusca
Class
Lilopsida
Gastropoda
Order
Bromeliales
Geraniales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Ananas
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Periwinkle
Season and care of Pineapple and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Periwinkle season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Pineapple and Periwinkle Physical Information
Pineapple and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Periwinkle are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Periwinkle
Care of Pineapple and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.