Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, 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, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ANANAS
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Pineapple
White Star creeper
In Hindi
अनानास
व्हाइट स्टार लता
In German
Ananas
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
In French
Ananas
Blanc étoiles creeper
In Spanish
Piña
Blanco enredadera estrella
In Greek
Ανανάς
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Branca Baby estrela
In Polish
Ananas
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
In Latin
Pineapple
Stella creeper albis,
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Not Available
Family
Bromeliaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and White Star Creeper
Season and care of Pineapple and White Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and White Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and White Star Creeper season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and White Star Creeper Physical Information
Pineapple and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and White Star Creeper are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
- White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and White Star Creeper
Care of Pineapple and White Star 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 White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.