Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
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Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
1-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Gold, Magenta, Rose
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Scale
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ANANAS nanus
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
Celosia
In Hindi
Pink Pineapple
Celosia
In German
Pink Pineapple
Celosia
In French
Pink Pineapple
Celosia
In Spanish
Pink Pineapple
Celosia
In Greek
Pink Pineapple
Celosia
In Portuguese
Ananás-de-raposa
Celosia
In Polish
Pink Pineapple
celosia
In Latin
Pink Pineapple
Celosia
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Pineapple and Celosia
Season and care of Pink Pineapple and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Pineapple and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celosia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Celosia is Neutral.
Pink Pineapple and Celosia Physical Information
Pink Pineapple and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pink Pineapple and Celosia are as follows:
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Pineapple and Celosia
Care of Pink Pineapple and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.