Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
South America
Mexico
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
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Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Brown, Light Green, Tan
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANANAS
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Pineapple
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
अनानास
tabardillo
In German
Ananas
tabardillo
In French
Ananas
tabardillo
In Spanish
Piña
tabardillo
In Greek
Ανανάς
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Tabardillo
In Polish
Ananas
Tabardillo
In Latin
Pineapple
Tabardillo
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Fabales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Tabardillo
Season and care of Pineapple and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Tabardillo season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Tabardillo Physical Information
Pineapple and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Tabardillo are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Tabardillo
Care of Pineapple and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.