Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Habitat
Tropical regions
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Not Available
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
no allergic reactions
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
Perfumes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANANAS
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Common Name
Pineapple
Rock rose
In Hindi
अनानास
रॉक गुलाब
In German
Ananas
Zistrose
In Greek
Ανανάς
Rock Rose
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
esteva
In Polish
Ananas
skała róży
In Latin
Pineapple
CISTHOS
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Lilopsida
Not Available
Order
Bromeliales
Malvales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cistaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Rock rose
Season and care of Pineapple and Rock rose is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Rock rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Rock rose season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Rock rose Physical Information
Pineapple and Rock rose physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Rock rose are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
- Rock rose leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Rock rose
Care of Pineapple and Rock rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Rock rose 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 Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
