Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
South America
Europe
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, 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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANANAS
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Pineapple
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In German
Ananas
choy sum
In French
Ananas
choy sum
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
choy sum
In Polish
Ananas
choy sum
In Latin
Pineapple
choy sum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Capparales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Choy Sum
Season and care of Pineapple and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Choy Sum season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Choy Sum Physical Information
Pineapple and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Choy Sum are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Pineapple and Choy Sum
Care of Pineapple and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.