Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
South America
China
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Timor Black Bamboo, Javanese Black Bamboo, Black Asper Bamboo
Habitat
Tropical regions
Not marine, Terrícola
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 4
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple, Red
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Lime Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Linear
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply, Water occasionally
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Mites
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Dermatitis, Rash
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
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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Antiemetic, Antitussive, Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Sedative, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra
Common Name
Pineapple
Black Bamboo, Running Bamboo
In Hindi
अनानास
काला बांस
In German
Ananas
schwarzer Bambus
In French
Ananas
bambou noir
In Spanish
Piña
negro de bambú
In Greek
Ανανάς
μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Black Bamboo
In Polish
Ananas
Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Pineapple
niger Bamboo
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Cyperales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Ananas
Phyllostachys Siebold & Zucc
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Black Bamboo
Season and care of Pineapple and Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Black Bamboo season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Black Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Black Bamboo Physical Information
Pineapple and Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Black Bamboo height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Black Bamboo are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Black Bamboo flower color:
- Black Bamboo leaf color: Lime Green
Care of Pineapple and Black Bamboo
Care of Pineapple and Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Black Bamboo pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.