Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
China, Japan
  
South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Pink
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
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
Alternate
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Early Winter, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Average Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Less Watering
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune after harvesting
  
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
Not Available
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, 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
Provides ground cover
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ARDISIA japonica
  
ANANAS
  
Common Name
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
  
Pineapple
  
In Hindi
Japanese Ardisia
  
अनानास
  
In German
Japanese Ardisia
  
Ananas
  
In French
Japanese Ardisia
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
Ardisia japonica
  
Piña
  
In Greek
Japanese Ardisia
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
Japanese Ardisia
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
Japanese Ardisia
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
Japanese Ardisia
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Myrsinaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Ardisia
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Bromelioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Japanese Ardisia and Pineapple
Season and care of Japanese Ardisia and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Ardisia and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Japanese Ardisia and Pineapple Physical Information
Japanese Ardisia and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Japanese Ardisia and Pineapple are as follows:
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Pineapple
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.