Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
South America
  
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
  
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
10-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Red
  
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Red, Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Red, Copper
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
  
Oval to egg shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Seedlings, Spores
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
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
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
  
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
ANANAS
  
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
  
Common Name
Pineapple
  
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
  
In Hindi
अनानास
  
जरुल
  
In German
Ananas
  
Königinblume
  
In French
Ananas
  
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
In Spanish
Piña
  
Banabá Plant
  
In Greek
Ανανάς
  
Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
  
Resedá-gigante
  
In Polish
Ananas
  
Lagerstremia wspaniała
  
In Latin
Pineapple
  
Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Bromeliales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Lythraceae
  
Genus
Ananas
  
Lagerstroemia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pineapple and Pride of India
Season and care of Pineapple and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Pride of India season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Pride of India Physical Information
Pineapple and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Pride of India are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pineapple and Pride of India
Care of Pineapple and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.