Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Black
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
broad, flat
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Keep the Soil well drained, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Bees, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Informal Hedge
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Not Available
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 Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
extracted oil
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Dried heads are used in floristry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANANAS
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
Common Name
Pineapple
cherry laurel, common laurel
In Hindi
अनानास
English laurel
In German
Ananas
Lorbeerkirsche
In French
Ananas
Laurier-cerise
In Spanish
Piña
Prunus laurocerasus
In Greek
Ανανάς
Prunus laurocerasus
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Prunus laurocerasus
In Polish
Ananas
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
In Latin
Pineapple
Prunus padus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Rosales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and English Laurel
Season and care of Pineapple and English Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and English Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and English Laurel season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for English Laurel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and English Laurel Physical Information
Pineapple and English Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and English Laurel are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
English Laurel flower color: White
- English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and English Laurel
Care of Pineapple and English Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and English Laurel 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 English Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.