Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not available
Habitat
Tropical regions
shrublands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
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
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
Succulent
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
extracted oil
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANANAS
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
Common Name
Pineapple
San Pedro
In Hindi
अनानास
सैन पेड्रो
In German
Ananas
Echinopsis pachanoi
In French
Ananas
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Spanish
Piña
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Greek
Ανανάς
San Pedro κάκτος
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Wachuma
In Polish
Ananas
San pedro (kaktus)
In Latin
Pineapple
San Pedro
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and San Pedro
Season and care of Pineapple and San Pedro is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and San Pedro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and San Pedro season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for San Pedro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and San Pedro Physical Information
Pineapple and San Pedro physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and San Pedro are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pineapple and San Pedro
Care of Pineapple and San Pedro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.