Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
South America
Southern Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Orbicular
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
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
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANANAS
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Pineapple
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
अनानास
पवित्र कमल
In German
Ananas
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Ananas
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Piña
loto sagrado
In Greek
Ανανάς
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Ananas
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Pineapple
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Proteales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Pineapple and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Sacred Lotus season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Pineapple and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Pineapple and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
- Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Pineapple and Sacred Lotus
Care of Pineapple and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
