Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America
Types
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Pollen
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Pectoral
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in making tea
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
ANANAS
Common Name
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
Pineapple
In Hindi
Blue Berry Tree
अनानास
In German
Blue Berry Baum
Ananas
In French
Bleu Berry Tree
Ananas
In Spanish
Árbol de la baya azul
Piña
In Greek
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Árvore Berry Azul
Abacaxi
In Polish
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
Ananas
In Latin
Berry lignum blue
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Ebenales
Bromeliales
Family
Symplocaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Blue Berry and Pineapple
Season and care of Blue Berry and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Berry and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Berry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Berry is Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Blue Berry and Pineapple Physical Information
Blue Berry and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Blue Berry and Pineapple are as follows:
Blue Berry flower color: White
Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Blue Berry and Pineapple
Care of Blue Berry and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Berry 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.