Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus
Tender Perennial
Types
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Flower Color
Purple
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Arrowhead
Plant Season
-
Early Summer, Summer
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Winter, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
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
Soothing and relieving pain
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
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
ANANAS
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Pineapple
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
अनानास
In German
Schlumbergera
Ananas
In French
Schlumbergera
Ananas
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Piña
In Greek
Schlumbergera
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Abacaxi
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Ananas
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Bromeliales
Family
Cactaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Ananas
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Pineapple
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is and Pineapple season is . The type of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Schlumbergera and Pineapple Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Pineapple are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Schlumbergera and Pineapple
Care of Schlumbergera and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Schlumbergera 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.