Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
South America
Types
Candleberry tree
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Remove damaged leaves, 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
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRIADICA sebifera
ANANAS
Common Name
Chinese Tallow
Pineapple
In German
chinesisch Talg
Ananas
In French
chinesisch Talg
Ananas
In Spanish
suif chinois
Piña
In Greek
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
sebo chinesa
Abacaxi
In Polish
chiński łój
Ananas
In Latin
Chinese adipe
Pineapple
Phylum
Embryophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Bromeliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Hippomaneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Tallow and Pineapple
Season and care of Chinese Tallow and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Tallow and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Chinese Tallow and Pineapple Physical Information
Chinese Tallow and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Chinese Tallow and Pineapple are as follows:
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Chinese Tallow and Pineapple
Care of Chinese Tallow and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Chinese Tallow 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.