Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
South America
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
Tropical regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
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
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
Pineapple
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In French
Ananas
Jackfrucht
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
jaca
In Polish
Ananas
chlebowca
In Latin
Pineapple
Jackfruit
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Urticales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Jackfruit
Season and care of Pineapple and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Jackfruit season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Jackfruit Physical Information
Pineapple and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Jackfruit are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Jackfruit
Care of Pineapple and Jackfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.