Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin, Australia, New Zealand
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dry areas, Islands, Semi arid regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White
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
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Club - shaped
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, 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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANANAS
BRACHYSCOME iberidifolia
Common Name
Pineapple
Brachycome iberidifolia, Swan River Daisy
In Hindi
अनानास
swan river daisy
In German
Ananas
Swan River Gänseblümchen
In French
Ananas
Swan River daisy
In Spanish
Piña
Río Swan margarita
In Greek
Ανανάς
Swan River μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
daisy Swan River
In Polish
Ananas
Swan River stokrotka
In Latin
Pineapple
Swan flumen primula
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asterales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Swan River Daisy
Season and care of Pineapple and Swan River Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Swan River Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Swan River Daisy season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Swan River Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Swan River Daisy is Acidic.
Pineapple and Swan River Daisy Physical Information
Pineapple and Swan River Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Swan River Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Swan River Daisy are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Swan River Daisy flower color: White
- Swan River Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Swan River Daisy
Care of Pineapple and Swan River Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Swan River Daisy 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 Swan River Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.