Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
South America
Types
Not Available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Dermititis, Itchiness
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
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACACIA melanoxylon
ANANAS
Common Name
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
Pineapple
In Hindi
काली लकड़ी
अनानास
In German
Schwarzes Holz
Ananas
In French
Bois noir
Ananas
In Spanish
Blackwood
Piña
In Greek
Μαυρο ξυλο
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Madeira preta
Abacaxi
In Polish
Czarne drewno
Ananas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Fabales
Bromeliales
Family
Fabaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Blackwood and Pineapple
Season and care of Blackwood and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Blackwood and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackwood is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Blackwood and Pineapple Physical Information
Blackwood and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Blackwood and Pineapple are as follows:
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Blackwood and Pineapple
Care of Blackwood and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackwood pruning is done 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 Blackwood 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.