Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Europe, Turkey
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not available
Habitat
Tropical regions
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
2-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Pineapple
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In German
Ananas
Hainbuche
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
choupo-branco
In Latin
Pineapple
Item carpinus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Fagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Coryloideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Hornbeam
Season and care of Pineapple and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Hornbeam season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Hornbeam Physical Information
Pineapple and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Hornbeam are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pineapple and Hornbeam
Care of Pineapple and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.