Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
South America
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require 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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Asthma
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
ANANAS
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Pineapple
In Spanish
guacamayo
Piña
In Portuguese
arara
Abacaxi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Bromeliales
Family
Polygonaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Macaw and Pineapple
Season and care of Macaw and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Macaw and Pineapple Physical Information
Macaw and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Pineapple are as follows:
Care of Macaw and Pineapple
Care of Macaw and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw 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 Macaw 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.