Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Habitat
Tropical regions
Terrestrial, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Scale
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Spider Mites
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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, Food for insects
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS nanus
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Pink Pineapple
Elephant Ear
In German
Pink Pineapple
Elephant Ear
In French
Pink Pineapple
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
Pink Pineapple
Elephant Ear
In Greek
Pink Pineapple
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
Ananás-de-raposa
Elephant Ear
In Polish
Pink Pineapple
Elephant Ear
In Latin
Pink Pineapple
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pink Pineapple and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Pink Pineapple and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Pineapple and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Pineapple and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Pink Pineapple and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pink Pineapple and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Elephant Ear flower color: White
- Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Care of Pink Pineapple and Elephant Ear
Care of Pink Pineapple and Elephant Ear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.