Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Habitat
Tropical regions
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
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
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
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Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Throat itching
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
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ANANAS
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Pineapple
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
अनानास
चेरी प्लम
In German
Ananas
cherry Plum
In Spanish
Piña
cherry Plum
In Greek
Ανανάς
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
cherry Plum
In Polish
Ananas
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Pineapple
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Rosales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Pineapple and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Cherry Plum season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Pineapple and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Pineapple and Cherry Plum
Care of Pineapple and Cherry Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.