Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
South America
Types
Terminalia arjuna
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
ANANAS
Common Name
Arjuna
Pineapple
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
अनानास
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Ananas
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Ananas
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Piña
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Abacaxi
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Ananas
In Latin
arjuna
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Order
Myrtales
Bromeliales
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Pineapple
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Arjuna Tree and Pineapple Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Pineapple are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Arjuna Tree and Pineapple
Care of Arjuna Tree and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arjuna Tree 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.