Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
South America
Types
Not Available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
waste ground, wastelands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
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
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
Aphids, Armyworm, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Pitch canker, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Stomach burn
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Good for skin
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
Aphrodisiac
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PASTINACA sativa
ANANAS
Common Name
Parsnip
Pineapple
In German
Pastinake
Ananas
In Greek
Είδος δαυκίου
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
cherivia
Abacaxi
In Polish
Pasternak
Ananas
In Latin
parsnip
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Apiales
Bromeliales
Family
Apiaceae
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 Parsnip and Pineapple
Season and care of Parsnip and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Parsnip and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parsnip season is Summer and Pineapple season is Summer. The type of soil for Parsnip is Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Parsnip is Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Parsnip and Pineapple Physical Information
Parsnip and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Parsnip height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Parsnip and Pineapple are as follows:
Parsnip flower color: Yellow
Parsnip leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Parsnip and Pineapple
Care of Parsnip and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parsnip 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 Parsnip 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.
