Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
ANANAS nanus
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
In Hindi
pinkroot
Pink Pineapple
In German
Spigelia
Pink Pineapple
In French
Spigelia
Pink Pineapple
In Spanish
Spigelia
Pink Pineapple
In Greek
Spigelia
Pink Pineapple
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Ananás-de-raposa
In Polish
Spigelia
Pink Pineapple
In Latin
Spigelia
Pink Pineapple
Family
Loganiceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Pink Pineapple
Season and care of Pinkroot and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinkroot and Pink Pineapple Physical Information
Pinkroot and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Pink Pineapple are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Pinkroot and Pink Pineapple
Care of Pinkroot and Pink Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.