Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South America
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Phoenix dactylifera
Habitat
Tropical regions
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Linear
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Compost, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Anemia, anti-inflammatory, constipation, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
PHOENIX dactylifera
Common Name
Pineapple
Date Palm
In German
Ananas
Dattelpalme
In French
Ananas
Palmier dattier
In Spanish
Piña
Palmera datilera
In Greek
Ανανάς
Χουρμαδιά
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
palma de tâmara
In Polish
Ananas
Data Palm
In Latin
Pineapple
Date Palm
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Arecales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Date Palm
Season and care of Pineapple and Date Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Date Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Date Palm season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Date Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Date Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Date Palm Physical Information
Pineapple and Date Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Date Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Date Palm are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Date Palm flower color: Ivory
- Date Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Pineapple and Date Palm
Care of Pineapple and Date Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Date Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Date Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.