Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Eastern Africa
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, 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
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Pineapple
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
अनानास
persian violet
In German
Ananas
persian violet
In French
Ananas
persian violet
In Spanish
Piña
Violeta persa
In Greek
Ανανάς
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Violeta persa
In Polish
Ananas
Persian Violet
In Latin
Pineapple
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Gentianales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Persian Violet
Season and care of Pineapple and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Persian Violet season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Pineapple and Persian Violet Physical Information
Pineapple and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Persian Violet are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Persian Violet
Care of Pineapple and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.