Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America, Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
South America
Types
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach, Burgundy, Dark Red, Dark Blue
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ZEA mays 'Cutie Pops'
ANANAS
Common Name
Indian Corn
Pineapple
In Hindi
इंडियन मकई
अनानास
In Spanish
Maíz indio
Piña
In Greek
Αραβόσιτος
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
milho
Abacaxi
In Polish
Indian Corn
Ananas
In Latin
Latin Re frumentaria
Pineapple
Phylum
Streptophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Indian Corn and Pineapple
Wondering what are the properties of Indian Corn and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Indian Corn and Pineapple. Indian Corn doesn't have thorns and Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Corn does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Corn has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting and Pineapple has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting. 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 Indian Corn and Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Indian Corn and Pineapple
Season and care of Indian Corn and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Corn and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Corn season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Indian Corn is Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Indian Corn is Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Indian Corn and Pineapple Physical Information
Indian Corn and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Corn height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Indian Corn and Pineapple are as follows:
Indian Corn flower color: Not Available
Indian Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Indian Corn and Pineapple
Care of Indian Corn and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Corn 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 Indian Corn 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.
