Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
South America
Types
not available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Cold Regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Black
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
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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, Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Toxic
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Wild gardens
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
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
ANANAS
Common Name
leatherleaf plant
Pineapple
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Viburnum
अनानास
In German
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
Ananas
In French
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Ananas
In Spanish
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Piña
In Greek
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Kalina sztywnolistna
Abacaxi
In Polish
Kalina sztywnolistna
Ananas
In Latin
leatherleaf viburnum
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Bromeliales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Bromeliaceae
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 Leatherleaf Viburnum and Pineapple
Season and care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Viburnum and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Leatherleaf Viburnum and Pineapple Physical Information
Leatherleaf Viburnum and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Pineapple are as follows:
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Pineapple
Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum 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.