Pineapple flower Plant Care
Brintonia discoidea (Elliott) Greene
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Brintonia is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, containing the single species Brintonia discoidea, named for Jeremiah Bernard Brinton. It is known commonly as the rayless mock goldenrod.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Pineapple flower?
Pineapple flower grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Pineapple flower Native To?
What Is the Pineapple flower?
Pineapple flower (Brintonia discoidea) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Brintonia genus. Pineapple flower is native to the southeastern United States. Pineapple flower is also known as Pineapple lily.
Pineapple flower displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Pineapple flower produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
What Light Does the Pineapple flower Need?
Pineapple flower thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Pineapple flower in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pineapple flower?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Pineapple flower to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Pineapple flower?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Pineapple flower?
Pineapple flower can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Pineapple flower Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pineapple flower, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Pineapple flower?
Pineapple flower is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Pineapple flower is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Brintonia genus — compare its care with other Brintonia species on PlantoScan.
Brintonia is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Pineapple flower thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Brintonia discoidea (Elliott) Greene, family Asteraceae (first published in Erythea 3: 89 (1895)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pineapple flower, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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