Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
South America
Types
Cleyera japonica ‘Tricolor’
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Warmer regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Used for making hedges, Used in parkland
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
-
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a building material, Used as fuel
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera 'Conthera'
ANANAS
Common Name
Cleyera Japonica, Sakaki Tree, Japanese ternstroemia
Pineapple
In Portuguese
Cleyera
Abacaxi
In Latin
Ternstroemia Gymnanthera
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Theales
Bromeliales
Family
Theaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Cleyera and Pineapple
Season and care of Cleyera and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Cleyera and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleyera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleyera is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cleyera is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Cleyera and Pineapple Physical Information
Cleyera and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Cleyera height is 2,240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Cleyera and Pineapple are as follows:
Cleyera flower color: White and Yellow
Cleyera leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Bronze
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Cleyera and Pineapple
Care of Cleyera and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleyera 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 Cleyera 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.