Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Tropical regions
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Irregular
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Pollen
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
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
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
Botanical Name
ANANAS
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Pineapple
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
अनानास
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Ananas
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Ananas
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Piña
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Ανανάς
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Ananas
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Pineapple
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Sapindales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Pineapple and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Big leaf Maple season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Pineapple and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Pineapple and Big leaf Maple
Care of Pineapple and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.