Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Central America, South America
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Not Available
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
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Pineapple
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
अनानास
Prayer plant
In German
Ananas
Maranta leuconeura
In French
Ananas
Prayer plant
In Spanish
Piña
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
Ανανάς
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Маранта
In Polish
Ananas
Prayer plant
In Latin
Pineapple
Prayer plant
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Zingiberales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Marantaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Applicable
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Applicable
Season and Care of Pineapple and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Pineapple and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Prayer Plant season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Prayer Plant is Not Available.
Pineapple and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Pineapple and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pineapple and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
- Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pineapple and Prayer Plant
Care of Pineapple and Prayer Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Prayer Plant 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 Prayer Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.