Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
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
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANANAS
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Pineapple
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
अनानास
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Ananas
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Ananas
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Piña
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Ανανάς
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Ananas
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Pineapple
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Solanales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Pineapple and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Wild Blue Phlox season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Pineapple and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Pineapple and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Pineapple and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
