Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Red
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, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings, Root Plants, vegetative cuttings
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
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Prune for size control
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Gall, Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
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
No Beauty Benefits
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
Eye Problems, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
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
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
ARDISIA crenata
Common Name
Pineapple
Coralberry
In Hindi
अनानास
Coralberry
In German
Ananas
Coralberry
In French
Ananas
Coralberry
In Spanish
Piña
Coralberry
In Greek
Ανανάς
Coralberry
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Coralberry
In Polish
Ananas
Coralberry
In Latin
Pineapple
Coralberry
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Ericales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Myrsinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Coralberry
Season and care of Pineapple and Coralberry is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Coralberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Coralberry season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Coralberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Coralberry is Acidic.
Pineapple and Coralberry Physical Information
Pineapple and Coralberry physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Coralberry height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Coralberry are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Coralberry flower color: White and Pink
- Coralberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Coralberry
Care of Pineapple and Coralberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Coralberry pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Prune for size control. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coralberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.