Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Polynesia
South America
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Compound
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Winter, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
ANANAS
Common Name
False Aralia
Pineapple
In German
falsch Aralia
Ananas
In French
faux Aralia
Ananas
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
Piña
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Aralia false
Abacaxi
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
Ananas
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Pineapple
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Apiales
Bromeliales
Family
Araliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of False Aralia and Pineapple
Season and care of False Aralia and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
False Aralia and Pineapple Physical Information
False Aralia and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Pineapple are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of False Aralia and Pineapple
Care of False Aralia and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia 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.