Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrubs
Origin
South America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Light Yellow, Ivory
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
Green, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Round
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
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
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANANAS
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
Common Name
Pineapple
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
In Hindi
अनानास
Purple Butterbur
In German
Ananas
Lila Pestwurz
In French
Ananas
Violet Butterbur
In Spanish
Piña
púrpura petasita
In Greek
Ανανάς
Purple Butterbur
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
roxo Carrapicho
In Polish
Ananas
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
In Latin
Pineapple
Purple Butterbur
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asterales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Purple Butterbur
Season and care of Pineapple and Purple Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Purple Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Purple Butterbur season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Purple Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Purple Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Purple Butterbur Physical Information
Pineapple and Purple Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Purple Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Purple Butterbur are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Purple Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Purple Butterbur leaf color: Green, Purple and Burgundy
Care of Pineapple and Purple Butterbur
Care of Pineapple and Purple Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Purple Butterbur 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 Purple Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.