Common Myrtle

Pineapple

About Common Myrtle and Pineapple

Common Myrtle

Pineapple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Shrub

Tender Perennial

Origin

Corsica, Sardinia

South America

Types

Myrtus communis

Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region

Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-999911-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

Not Availble

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Bushy, Evergreen

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

200.00 cm152.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

200.00 cm121.92 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Purple, Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Blue

Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Pink, White

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Early Summer, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Moist but well drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Summer

Early Winter, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Moisture

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Moist, Well drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Healthy tree

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Moisture

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites

Allergy

Dermititis, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Good for skin

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems

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

Fruits

Other Uses

Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines

Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Myrtus communis

ANANAS

Common Name

Common Myrtle

Pineapple

In Hindi

Common myrtle

अनानास

In German

Myrte

Ananas

In French

Myrtus communis

Ananas

In Spanish

Myrtus communis

Piña

In Greek

κοινή μυρτιά

Ανανάς

In Portuguese

murta comum

Abacaxi

In Polish

Mirt zwyczajny

Ananas

In Latin

myrto Common

Pineapple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Lilopsida

Order

Myrtales

Bromeliales

Family

Myrtaceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Myrtus

Ananas

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Bromelioideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Common Myrtle and Pineapple

Wondering what are the properties of Common Myrtle and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Common Myrtle and Pineapple. Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also Common Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like and Pineapple has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Common Myrtle and Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Pineapple

Season and care of Common Myrtle and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Pineapple season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.

Common Myrtle and Pineapple Physical Information

Common Myrtle and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Pineapple are as follows:

Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White

Care of Common Myrtle and Pineapple

Care of Common Myrtle and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.