Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
South America
India
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
moist forests, Mountains, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Not Available, White
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Not Available
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Cold, constipation, Fever, Intestinal irritations, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Cassia fistula
Common Name
Pineapple
golden shower tree
In German
Ananas
Röhren-Kassie
In French
Ananas
Cassia fistula
In Spanish
Piña
Cassia fistula
In Greek
Ανανάς
Cassia συρίγγιο
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Cássia-imperial
In Polish
Ananas
Cassia przetoka
In Latin
Pineapple
cassia fistula
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Fabales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Cassia Fistula
Season and care of Pineapple and Cassia Fistula is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Cassia Fistula Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Cassia Fistula season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Cassia Fistula is Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Cassia Fistula is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Cassia Fistula Physical Information
Pineapple and Cassia Fistula physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Cassia Fistula height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Cassia Fistula are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Cassia Fistula flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Fistula leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Cassia Fistula
Care of Pineapple and Cassia Fistula include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cassia Fistula pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Fistula needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.