Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
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
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 branches
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
-
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
-
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
-
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
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Pineapple
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
अनानास
Elephant Apple
In German
Ananas
Elefant von Apple
In French
Ananas
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Piña
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Ανανάς
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Ananas
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Pineapple
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Dilleniales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Pineapple and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Elephant Apple season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Pineapple and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Elephant Apple
Care of Pineapple and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.