Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
China, Japan
  
South America
  
Types
Aurea,Kaizuka,Plumosa Aurea
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow Green
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Blue Black, Purple Brown
  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
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
Early Spring, Mid Spring, Spring
  
Early Winter, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
  
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
  
  
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
Scale, Spider mites
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Applicable
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
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
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Skin Diseases, Skin wounds, treating tumours
  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS chinensis
  
ANANAS
  
Common Name
Chinese Juniper
  
Pineapple
  
In Hindi
चीनी जुनिपर
  
अनानास
  
In German
chinesische Wacholder
  
Ananas
  
In French
genévrier de Chine
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
enebro chino
  
Piña
  
In Greek
Κινέζικα αρκεύθου
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
zimbro chinês
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
jałowiec chiński
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
Chinese iuniperorum
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pinophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Cupressaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Juniperus
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
  
Bromelioideae
  
Season and Care of Chinese Juniper and Pineapple
Season and care of Chinese Juniper and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Juniper and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Chinese Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Chinese Juniper and Pineapple Physical Information
Chinese Juniper and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Juniper height is 60.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Chinese Juniper and Pineapple are as follows:
Chinese Juniper flower color: Light Yellow Green
Chinese Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Chinese Juniper and Pineapple
Care of Chinese Juniper and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Juniper 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 Chinese Juniper 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.