Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
South America
Types
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Terrestrial
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
General garden fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
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
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
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
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
ANANAS
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Pineapple
In Hindi
strawflower
अनानास
In German
Strohblume
Ananas
In French
strawflower
Ananas
In Spanish
strawflower
Piña
In Greek
strawflower
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
strawflower
Abacaxi
In Polish
strawflower
Ananas
In Latin
strawflower
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asterales
Bromeliales
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Strawflower and Pineapple
Season and care of Strawflower and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Strawflower and Pineapple Physical Information
Strawflower and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Pineapple are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Strawflower and Pineapple
Care of Strawflower and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower 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 Strawflower 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.