Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vines
Origin
South America
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Palmate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Pineapple
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
अनानास
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Ananas
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Ananas
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
Piña
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
Ανανάς
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Ananas
winobluszcz
In Latin
Pineapple
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Rhamnales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Ananas
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Pineapple and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Virginia Creeper season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Pineapple and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Pineapple and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Pineapple and Virginia Creeper
Care of Pineapple and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.