Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Requires regular watering
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
Not Available
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Removes dandruff
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
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANANAS
SCILLA
Common Name
Pineapple
Squill
In Greek
Ανανάς
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Cila
In Polish
Ananas
Cebulica
In Latin
Pineapple
Scilla
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Liliales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Squill
Season and care of Pineapple and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Squill season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Squill is Not Available while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Squill is Not Available.
Pineapple and Squill Physical Information
Pineapple and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pineapple and Squill are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pineapple and Squill
Care of Pineapple and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.