Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Divison, Tissue culture
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Banana weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Hummingbirds, Small mammals
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Nausea
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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Musa acuminata
Common Name
Pineapple
Banana, Cavendish Banana
In Hindi
अनानास
Cavendish Banana
In German
Ananas
Cavendish Banana
In French
Ananas
Cavendish Banana
In Spanish
Piña
Cavendish Banana
In Greek
Ανανάς
Cavendish Banana
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Cavendish Banana
In Polish
Ananas
Cavendish Banana
In Latin
Pineapple
Cavendish Banana
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Zingiberales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Musaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Cavendish Banana
Season and care of Pineapple and Cavendish Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Cavendish Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Cavendish Banana season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Cavendish Banana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Cavendish Banana is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Cavendish Banana Physical Information
Pineapple and Cavendish Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Cavendish Banana height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Cavendish Banana are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Cavendish Banana flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cavendish Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Cavendish Banana
Care of Pineapple and Cavendish Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cavendish Banana pruning is done 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 Cavendish Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
