Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
South America
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Circular
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
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
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ANANAS
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Pineapple
Dwarf Bamboo
In Spanish
Piña
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Ανανάς
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
aipo
In Latin
Pineapple
semina Carom
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Apiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Ananas
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Pineapple and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Ajwain plant season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Pineapple and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Ajwain plant
Care of Pineapple and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.