Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
South America
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Light 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, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Water gardening
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANANAS
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Pineapple
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
अनानास
watermilfoil
In German
Ananas
watermilfoil
In French
Ananas
myriophylle
In Spanish
Piña
watermilfoil
In Greek
Ανανάς
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
watermilfoil
In Polish
Ananas
watermilfoil
In Latin
Pineapple
watermilfoil
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Saxifragales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Ananas
Myriophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Properties of Pineapple and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Pineapple and Watermilfoil. Pineapple has thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Itchiness and Watermilfoil has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pineapple and Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pineapple and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Pineapple and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Watermilfoil season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Pineapple and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pineapple and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pineapple and Watermilfoil
Care of Pineapple and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.