Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A2, A3, H1, 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
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
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
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ANANAS
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Pineapple
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
अनानास
Pot Marigold
In German
Ananas
Ringelblume
In French
Ananas
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Piña
Caléndula
In Greek
Ανανάς
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
pot Marigold
In Polish
Ananas
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Pineapple
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asterales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Pineapple and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Pot Marigold season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Pineapple and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Pineapple and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Pot Marigold
Care of Pineapple and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.