Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Mediterranean
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Requires regular 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Asthma
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
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ANANAS
LAURUS nobilis
Common Name
Pineapple
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
In Hindi
अनानास
bay laurel
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
louro
In Polish
Ananas
wawrzynu
In Latin
Pineapple
sinus laurus
Order
Bromeliales
Laurales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Bay Laurel
Season and care of Pineapple and Bay Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Bay Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Bay Laurel season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Bay Laurel Physical Information
Pineapple and Bay Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Bay Laurel are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
- Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Bay Laurel
Care of Pineapple and Bay Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.