Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Fern
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Southern Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand
South America
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Bog Garden, Boggy areas, Swamps
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
-
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
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
Leaf Shape
Odd Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for size control
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Deers, Scale Insects
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
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
useful as a ground cover
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, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUMOHRA adiantiformis
ANANAS
Common Name
leatherleaf fern
leathery shieldfern
iron fern
7-weeks-fern
climbing shield fern
Pineapple
In Hindi
leatherleaf
अनानास
In German
Leatherleaf
Ananas
In French
Leatherleaf
Ananas
In Spanish
leatherleaf
Piña
In Greek
Leatherleaf
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
leatherleaf
Abacaxi
In Polish
Leatherleaf
Ananas
In Latin
Leatherleaf
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Polypodiopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Bromeliales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Leatherleaf and Pineapple
Season and care of Leatherleaf and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf is Clay, Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Leatherleaf and Pineapple Physical Information
Leatherleaf and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf height is 45.70 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf and Pineapple are as follows:
Leatherleaf flower color:
Leatherleaf leaf color: Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Leatherleaf and Pineapple
Care of Leatherleaf and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf pruning is done Prune for size control and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leatherleaf 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.