Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Types
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
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
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Respiratory problems
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
Stomachic
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
ANANAS
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Pineapple
In Hindi
Methley Plum
अनानास
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Ananas
In French
Prunus salicina
Ananas
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
Piña
In Greek
Methley Plum
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
Abacaxi
In Polish
Methley Plum
Ananas
In Latin
Methley Plum
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Rosales
Bromeliales
Family
Rosaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Pineapple
Season and care of Methley Plum and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Methley Plum and Pineapple Physical Information
Methley Plum and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum 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 Methley Plum and Pineapple are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Methley Plum and Pineapple
Care of Methley Plum and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum 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 Methley Plum 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.