Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
South America
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Blue
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
ANANAS
Common Name
White Star creeper
Pineapple
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
अनानास
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Ananas
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Ananas
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Piña
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Abacaxi
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Ananas
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Pineapple
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
White Star Creeper and Pineapple Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Pineapple are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of White Star Creeper and Pineapple
Care of White Star Creeper and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and 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 White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.