Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands, Southern Africa, Madagascar
South America
Types
Not Available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Rocky areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Pink, Coral
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green, Pink, Rose
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Rosette
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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, Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
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
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOE polyphylla
ANANAS
Common Name
kroonaalwyn
lekhala kharetsa
spiral aloe
Pineapple
In Hindi
spiral aloe
अनानास
In German
Spirale Aloe
Ananas
In French
aloe spirale
Ananas
In Spanish
espiral de aloe
Piña
In Greek
σπιράλ αλόη
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
aloe espiral
Abacaxi
In Polish
spirala aloesu
Ananas
In Latin
Aloe spiralis
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asparagales
Bromeliales
Family
Aloaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Spiral Aloe and Pineapple
Season and care of Spiral Aloe and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Spiral Aloe and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spiral Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spiral Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Spiral Aloe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Spiral Aloe and Pineapple Physical Information
Spiral Aloe and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Spiral Aloe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Spiral Aloe and Pineapple are as follows:
Spiral Aloe flower color: Yellow, Orange, Pink and Coral
Spiral Aloe leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Spiral Aloe and Pineapple
Care of Spiral Aloe and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spiral Aloe 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 Spiral Aloe 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.