Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dry Forest, limestone outcrops, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H2, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Not Available
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Distilled Water, Needs good drainage
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Spider Mites
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Avoid during Pregnancy, hallucinations
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
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
Antidiabetic, Rheumatism, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Selenicereus grandiflorus
Common Name
Pineapple
Queen of the night, large-flowered cactus, sweet-scented cactus, vanilla cactus
In Hindi
अनानास
रात की रानी
In German
Ananas
Königin der Nacht
In French
Ananas
Reine de la nuit
In Spanish
Piña
Reina de la noche
In Greek
Ανανάς
Βασίλισσα της νύχτας
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Rainha da noite
In Polish
Ananas
Królowa nocy
In Latin
Pineapple
Domina noctis
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Ananas
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Queen of the Night
Season and care of Pineapple and Queen of the Night is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Queen of the Night Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Queen of the Night season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Queen of the Night is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Queen of the Night is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Queen of the Night Physical Information
Pineapple and Queen of the Night physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Queen of the Night height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Queen of the Night are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Queen of the Night flower color: White and Light Green
- Queen of the Night leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pineapple and Queen of the Night
Care of Pineapple and Queen of the Night include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Queen of the Night 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 Queen of the Night needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.