Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
South America
Africa, Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Tropical regions
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-12
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Skin cleanser
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
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ANANAS
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Pineapple
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
Ananas
Aubergine
In French
Ananas
Aubergine
In Spanish
Piña
Berenjena
In Greek
Ανανάς
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Berinjela
In Polish
Ananas
Bakłażan
In Latin
Pineapple
Eggplant
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Solanales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Eggplant
Season and care of Pineapple and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Eggplant season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Pineapple and Eggplant Physical Information
Pineapple and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Eggplant are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Eggplant
Care of Pineapple and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Eggplant pruning is done 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.