Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
  
South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Oval/Rounded
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
Not Available
  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Arbutus
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Bromelioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
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.