Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
South America
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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 dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
-
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
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
Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
ANANAS
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Pineapple
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
अनानास
In German
Texas Madrone
Ananas
In French
Texas Madrone
Ananas
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Piña
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Abacaxi
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Ananas
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Ericales
Bromeliales
Family
Ericaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Pineapple
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Texas Madrone and Pineapple Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Pineapple are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Texas Madrone and Pineapple
Care of Texas Madrone and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.