Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South America
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not available
Habitat
Tropical regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
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, 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
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
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Ganoderma root rot, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Buds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANANAS
SABAL yapa
Common Name
Pineapple
Huano, Thatch Palm
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Huan
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Arecales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Corypheae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Huano
Season and care of Pineapple and Huano is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Huano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Huano season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Huano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Huano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Huano Physical Information
Pineapple and Huano physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Huano height is 550.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Huano are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Huano flower color: Ivory
- Huano leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Pineapple and Huano
Care of Pineapple and Huano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Huano pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Huano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.