Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Blue Toadflax, Old-Field Toadflax
Habitat
Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Pink, Light Blue, Lavender
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
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Foliar disease, Root rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Bumblebees
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Depression, High blood cholestrol, Pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
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
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANANAS
PENSTEMON grandiflorus
Common Name
Pineapple
Large Beardtongue, Shell-leaf Penstemon, Wild Snapdragon
In Hindi
अनानास
Wild Snapdragon
In German
Ananas
Wilde Snapdragon
In French
Ananas
Snapdragon sauvage
In Spanish
Piña
Salvaje Snapdragon
In Greek
Ανανάς
άγρια Snapdragon
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Selvagem Snapdragon
In Polish
Ananas
Dziki Snapdragon
In Latin
Pineapple
Phlox Ferae
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Scrophularioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Wild Snapdragon
Season and care of Pineapple and Wild Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Wild Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Wild Snapdragon season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Wild Snapdragon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Wild Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Wild Snapdragon Physical Information
Pineapple and Wild Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Wild Snapdragon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Wild Snapdragon are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Wild Snapdragon flower color: Pink, Light Blue and Lavender
- Wild Snapdragon leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Pineapple and Wild Snapdragon
Care of Pineapple and Wild Snapdragon 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 Snapdragon 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 Wild Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.