Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit, Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Scale
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Caterpillar
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
ANANAS nanus
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In Hindi
Pink Pineapple
आमला
In German
Pink Pineapple
Stachelbeere
In French
Pink Pineapple
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
Pink Pineapple
Grosella
In Greek
Pink Pineapple
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Ananás-de-raposa
Groselha
In Polish
Pink Pineapple
Agrest
In Latin
Pink Pineapple
hominem
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pink Pineapple and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Pink Pineapple and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Pineapple and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Pineapple and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Pink Pineapple and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Pineapple and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Pink Pineapple and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Pink Pineapple and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.