Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
New Zealand
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
White, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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
Coarse
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Caterpillar, Moths
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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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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
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Common Name
Pineapple
Cabbage Palm
In Hindi
अनानास
गोभी पेड़
In German
Ananas
Cabbage tree
In French
Ananas
arbre de chou
In Spanish
Piña
árbol de la col
In Greek
Ανανάς
λάχανο δέντρο
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
repolho árvore
In Polish
Ananas
kapusta drzewo
In Latin
Pineapple
brassica ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Lomandroideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Cabbage Tree
Season and care of Pineapple and Cabbage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Cabbage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Cabbage Tree season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Cabbage Tree Physical Information
Pineapple and Cabbage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Cabbage Tree are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
- Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Care of Pineapple and Cabbage Tree
Care of Pineapple and Cabbage 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 Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.