Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ANANAS
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Pineapple
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
अनानास
Texas Madrone
In German
Ananas
Texas Madrone
In French
Ananas
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Piña
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
Ανανάς
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Ananas
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Pineapple
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Ericales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Pineapple and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Texas Madrone season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Pineapple and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Pineapple and Texas Madrone
Care of Pineapple and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.