Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
South America
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Aphids, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
ANANAS
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Pineapple
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
अनानास
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Ananas
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Ananas
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Piña
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Abacaxi
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Ananas
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Pineapple
Phylum
Angiosperms
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Bromeliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Kukui and Pineapple
Season and care of Kukui and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Kukui and Pineapple Physical Information
Kukui and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Pineapple are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Kukui and Pineapple
Care of Kukui and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.