Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Skyflower
Habitat
Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Partial 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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
DURANTA
Common Name
Pineapple
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Duranta
In Latin
Pineapple
Duranta
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Lamiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Duranta
Season and care of Pineapple and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Duranta season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Duranta Physical Information
Pineapple and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Duranta height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pineapple and Duranta are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Duranta
Care of Pineapple and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Duranta 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 Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
