Pineapple

Strawflower

About Pineapple and Strawflower

Pineapple

Strawflower

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Origin

South America

Australia

Types

Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold

Xerochrysum bracteatum

Number of Varieties

150

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Habitat

Tropical regions

Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-1510-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12 - 3

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 24

21,22

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

152.40 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

121.92 cm30.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Red

Orange, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green

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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Summer, Summer

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Winter, Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Divison

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Well-aerated

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Loam, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full 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

General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites

Allergy

Dermititis, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss

Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling

anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Flowers

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANANAS

XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'

Common Name

Pineapple

Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower

In Hindi

अनानास

strawflower

In German

Ananas

Strohblume

In French

Ananas

strawflower

In Spanish

Piña

strawflower

In Greek

Ανανάς

strawflower

In Portuguese

Abacaxi

strawflower

In Polish

Ananas

strawflower

In Latin

Pineapple

strawflower

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Magnoliophyta

Class

Lilopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Bromeliales

Asterales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Ananas

Xerochrysum

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Gnaphalieae

Subfamily

Bromelioideae

Asteroideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Pineapple and Strawflower

Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple and Strawflower? We provide you with everything About Pineapple and Strawflower. Pineapple has thorns and Strawflower doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Itchiness and Strawflower 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 Strawflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pineapple and Strawflower

Season and care of Pineapple and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Strawflower season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Strawflower is Neutral.

Pineapple and Strawflower Physical Information

Pineapple and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Strawflower are as follows:

Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Pineapple and Strawflower

Care of Pineapple and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.