Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Australia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Eucalyptus crebra, Eucalyptus sideroxylon
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Green, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
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
Cold
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANANAS
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
Common Name
Pineapple
Ironbark
In German
Ananas
Ironbark
In French
Ananas
Ironbark
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Ironbark
In Polish
Ananas
Ironbark
In Latin
Pineapple
Ironbark
Order
Bromeliales
Myrtales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Ironbark
Season and care of Pineapple and Ironbark is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Ironbark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Ironbark season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Ironbark Physical Information
Pineapple and Ironbark physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Ironbark are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pineapple and Ironbark
Care of Pineapple and Ironbark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Ironbark pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.