Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Sophora secundiflora
Habitat
Tropical regions
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Drought Tolerant
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
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
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
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, Seeds, Wood
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANANAS
SOPHORA secundiflora
Common Name
Pineapple
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Hindi
अनानास
Texas Mountain Laurel
In German
Ananas
Meskalbohne
In French
Ananas
Calia secundiflora
In Spanish
Piña
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Greek
Ανανάς
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Polish
Ananas
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Latin
Pineapple
Texas Mountain Laurel
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Fabales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Texas Mountain Laurel
Season and care of Pineapple and Texas Mountain Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Texas Mountain Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Texas Mountain Laurel season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Texas Mountain Laurel Physical Information
Pineapple and Texas Mountain Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Texas Mountain Laurel are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Texas Mountain Laurel
Care of Pineapple and Texas Mountain Laurel 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 Mountain Laurel 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 Texas Mountain Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.