Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver, Sky Blue
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray 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
Grass like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
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 Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
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
No Medicinal Use
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
Not Available
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, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ipheion uniflorum
ANANAS nanus
Common Name
Spring Starflower, Springstar
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
In Hindi
Spring Starflower
Pink Pineapple
In German
Frühling Borretsch
Pink Pineapple
In French
Spring Starflower
Pink Pineapple
In Spanish
primavera Flor de estrella
Pink Pineapple
In Greek
άνοιξη starflower
Pink Pineapple
In Portuguese
primavera Starflower
Ananás-de-raposa
In Polish
Wiosna Starflower
Pink Pineapple
In Latin
Spring Starflower
Pink Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Lilopsida
Not Available
Family
Liliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Gilliesieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spring Starflower and Pink Pineapple
Season and care of Spring Starflower and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Spring Starflower and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spring Starflower season is Spring and Pink Pineapple season is Spring. The type of soil for Spring Starflower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spring Starflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Spring Starflower and Pink Pineapple Physical Information
Spring Starflower and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Spring Starflower height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Spring Starflower and Pink Pineapple are as follows:
Spring Starflower flower color: Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver and Sky Blue
Spring Starflower leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Spring Starflower and Pink Pineapple
Care of Spring Starflower and Pink Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spring Starflower pruning is done 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 Spring Starflower 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.
