Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
South America
India
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Green, Reddish Plum
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
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
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
Requires regular watering
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
Poorly 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
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
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANANAS
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Pineapple
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
अनानास
Water Spinach
In German
Ananas
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Ananas
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Piña
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Ανανάς
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Ananas
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Pineapple
Water Spinach
Phylum
Vascular plant
Spermatophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Solanales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Water Spinach
Season and care of Pineapple and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Water Spinach season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Water Spinach Physical Information
Pineapple and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Water Spinach are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Water Spinach
Care of Pineapple and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.