Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South America
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Linear
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Does not require lot of watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Not Available
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
High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Malaria, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
ELAEIS guineensis
Common Name
Pineapple
African Oil Palm
In Hindi
अनानास
अफ्रीकी ऑयल पाम
In German
Ananas
African Oil Palm
In French
Ananas
L'huile de palme africaine
In Spanish
Piña
Aceite de Palma Africana
In Greek
Ανανάς
Αφρικανική φοινικέλαιο
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Óleo de palma Africano
In Polish
Ananas
Afrykański Olej palmowy
In Latin
Pineapple
African Oil Palm
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Arecales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and African Oil Palm
Season and care of Pineapple and African Oil Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and African Oil Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and African Oil Palm season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for African Oil Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for African Oil Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and African Oil Palm Physical Information
Pineapple and African Oil Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas African Oil Palm height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and African Oil Palm are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
African Oil Palm flower color: Ivory
- African Oil Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and African Oil Palm
Care of Pineapple and African Oil Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and African Oil Palm pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Oil Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.