Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
  
South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
1,370.00 cm
  
12
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Ivory
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
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
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Winter, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove dead branches
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
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
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
  
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
  
ANANAS
  
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
  
Pineapple
  
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
  
अनानास
  
In German
Elefant von Apple
  
Ananas
  
In French
Elephant d'Apple
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
  
Piña
  
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
Elephant Apple
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Dilleniales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Dilleniaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Dillenia
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Bromelioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Pineapple
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Elephant Apple and Pineapple Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Pineapple are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Elephant Apple and Pineapple
Care of Elephant Apple and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Apple 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.