Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Scale
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
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
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS nanus
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Pink Pineapple
अरवी
In German
Pink Pineapple
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Pink Pineapple
Colocasia
In Spanish
Pink Pineapple
Colocasia
In Greek
Pink Pineapple
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Ananás-de-raposa
Colocasia
In Polish
Pink Pineapple
Kolokazja
In Latin
Pink Pineapple
Colocasia
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 Taro
Season and care of Pink Pineapple and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Pineapple and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Pineapple and Taro Physical Information
Pink Pineapple and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Pineapple and Taro are as follows:
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Pink Pineapple and Taro
Care of Pink Pineapple and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
