Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
South America, Brazil
World/Pandemic
Habitat
Tropical regions
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
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-
Fruit Color
Gold, Magenta, Rose
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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
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, 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
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANANAS nanus
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Pink Pineapple
dwarf papyrus
In German
Pink Pineapple
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Pink Pineapple
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Pink Pineapple
papiro enano
In Greek
Pink Pineapple
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Ananás-de-raposa
papiro anão
In Polish
Pink Pineapple
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Pink Pineapple
P. papyrus
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Pineapple and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Pink Pineapple and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Pineapple and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Pineapple and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Pink Pineapple and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pink Pineapple and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Pineapple and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Pink Pineapple and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.