Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Polynesia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Compound
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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
Seedlings
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
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Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
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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
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Plerandra elegantissima
Common Name
Pineapple
False Aralia
In German
Ananas
falsch Aralia
In French
Ananas
faux Aralia
In Spanish
Piña
Falso Aralia
In Greek
Ανανάς
Λάθος Aralia
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Aralia false
In Polish
Ananas
fałsz Aralia
In Latin
Pineapple
falsum Aralia
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Apiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and False Aralia
Season and care of Pineapple and False Aralia is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and False Aralia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and False Aralia season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for False Aralia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and False Aralia Physical Information
Pineapple and False Aralia physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and False Aralia are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Care of Pineapple and False Aralia
Care of Pineapple and False Aralia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and False Aralia 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 False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.