Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia
South America
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Dry areas, meadows, Roadsides, Sandy stream banks
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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
Bees
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Skin irritation
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
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
Astringent, Hypotensive, Laxative, Vitamin C
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
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, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sedum acre
ANANAS
Common Name
Stonecrop
Pineapple
In Hindi
Stonecrop
अनानास
In German
Stonecrop
Ananas
In Spanish
uva de gato
Piña
In Greek
Stonecrop
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Stonecrop
Abacaxi
In Polish
rozchodnika
Ananas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Bromeliales
Family
Crassulaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Stonecrop and Pineapple
Season and care of Stonecrop and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Stonecrop and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stonecrop season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stonecrop is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Stonecrop is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Stonecrop and Pineapple Physical Information
Stonecrop and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Stonecrop height is 5.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Stonecrop and Pineapple are as follows:
Stonecrop flower color: White and Ivory
Stonecrop leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Stonecrop and Pineapple
Care of Stonecrop and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stonecrop 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 Stonecrop 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.