Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
South America
Australia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lobed
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
no allergic reactions
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
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
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
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
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asterales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gnaphalieae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Asteroideae
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.