Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
South America
Central America, South America
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
S. undulata , Laelias
Habitat
Tropical regions
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Brown
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
Oval
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Myrmecophila
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, 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
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Unknown
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata
Common Name
Pineapple
Orchid, Schomburgkia
In Hindi
अनानास
schomburgkia
In German
Ananas
schomburgkia
In French
Ananas
schomburgkia
In Spanish
Piña
schomburgkia
In Greek
Ανανάς
schomburgkia
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
schomburgkia
In Polish
Ananas
schomburgkia
In Latin
Pineapple
schomburgkia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Ananas
Schomburgkia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Pineapple and Schomburgkia
Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple and Schomburgkia? We provide you with everything About Pineapple and Schomburgkia. Pineapple has thorns and Schomburgkia doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Itchiness and Schomburgkia has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pineapple and Schomburgkia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pineapple and Schomburgkia
Season and care of Pineapple and Schomburgkia is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Schomburgkia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Schomburgkia season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Schomburgkia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Schomburgkia is Not Available.
Pineapple and Schomburgkia Physical Information
Pineapple and Schomburgkia physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Schomburgkia are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Schomburgkia flower color: Not Available
- Schomburgkia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pineapple and Schomburgkia
Care of Pineapple and Schomburgkia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Schomburgkia 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 Schomburgkia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.