Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
South America
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
ANANAS
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Pineapple
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Ananas
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Ananas
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Piña
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Abacaxi
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Ananas
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asparagales
Bromeliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Ananas
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Pineapple
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Pineapple Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Pineapple are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Pineapple
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.