Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
South America
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Indeterminate
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
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
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
ANANAS
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Pineapple
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
अनानास
In German
Candlenut Baum
Ananas
In French
arbre Candlenut
Ananas
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Piña
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Abacaxi
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Ananas
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Pineapple
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Dicotyledonae
Lilopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Bromeliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Candlenut and Pineapple
Season and care of Candlenut and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Candlenut and Pineapple Physical Information
Candlenut and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Pineapple are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Candlenut and Pineapple
Care of Candlenut and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candlenut 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.