Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
South America
Types
Not available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
shrublands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
ANANAS
Common Name
San Pedro
Pineapple
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
अनानास
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Ananas
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
Ananas
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
Piña
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Wachuma
Abacaxi
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
Ananas
In Latin
San Pedro
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Bromeliales
Family
Cactaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of San Pedro and Pineapple
Season and care of San Pedro and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Pineapple season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
San Pedro and Pineapple Physical Information
San Pedro and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Pineapple are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of San Pedro and Pineapple
Care of San Pedro and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.