Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
South America, Brazil
  
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
Lowland evergreen rainforest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
4-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,370.00 cm
  
31
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
  
Yellow, Red, Coral
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Gold, Magenta, Rose
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Maritime exposure, Salt water
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Layering, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Scale
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Maritime exposure, Salt water
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Insects, Not Available
  
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
ANANAS nanus
  
ALNUS rubra
  
Common Name
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
  
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
  
In Hindi
Pink Pineapple
  
red alder
  
In German
Pink Pineapple
  
rot-Erle
  
In French
Pink Pineapple
  
aulne rouge
  
In Spanish
Pink Pineapple
  
aliso rojo
  
In Greek
Pink Pineapple
  
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
  
In Portuguese
Ananás-de-raposa
  
amieiro vermelho
  
In Polish
Pink Pineapple
  
czerwony olcha
  
In Latin
Pink Pineapple
  
red alnus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Ananas
  
Alnus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pink Pineapple and Red Alder
Season and care of Pink Pineapple and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Pineapple and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Pineapple and Red Alder Physical Information
Pink Pineapple and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Pineapple and Red Alder are as follows:
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pink Pineapple and Red Alder
Care of Pink Pineapple and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.