Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Needs Very high moisture
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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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
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, 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
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANANAS
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Pineapple
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
अनानास
Saururus cernuus
In German
Ananas
Saururus cernuus
In French
Ananas
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
Piña
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
Ανανάς
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
Ananas
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
Pineapple
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Piperales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Saururaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Pineapple and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Saururus cernuus season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Pineapple and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Saururus cernuus
Care of Pineapple and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.