Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America
Habitat
Tropical regions
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Magenta, Rose
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
occasional watering once established
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Scale
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANANAS nanus
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Pink Pineapple
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Pink Pineapple
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Pink Pineapple
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Pink Pineapple
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Pink Pineapple
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Ananás-de-raposa
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Pink Pineapple
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Pink Pineapple
Softstem Bulrush
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Ananas
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Pineapple and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Pink Pineapple and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Pineapple and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Pineapple and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Pink Pineapple and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Pineapple and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Pink Pineapple and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Pink Pineapple and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.