Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of 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
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
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Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
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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
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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
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, 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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Pineapple
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
अनानास
candlenut पेड़
In German
Ananas
Candlenut Baum
In French
Ananas
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Piña
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Ανανάς
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Ananas
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Pineapple
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Spermatophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Bromeliales
Malpighiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Candlenut
Season and care of Pineapple and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Candlenut season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Candlenut Physical Information
Pineapple and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Candlenut are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Pineapple and Candlenut
Care of Pineapple and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.