Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Pineapple
Arjuna
In Hindi
अनानास
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Ananas
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Ananas
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Piña
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Ananas
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Pineapple
arjuna
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Order
Bromeliales
Myrtales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Pineapple and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Arjuna Tree season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Pineapple and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Arjuna Tree
Care of Pineapple and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.