Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
China, Japan
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Diospyros kaki
Habitat
Tropical regions
Damp forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Orange
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
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
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
Prune central stem
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Nausea, Swelling in the face
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
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ANANAS
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
Pineapple
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In French
Ananas
Plaqueminier
In Spanish
Piña
Diospyros kaki
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Kaki
In Polish
Ananas
Hurma wschodnia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Spermatophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Ebenales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Kaki
Season and care of Pineapple and Kaki is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Kaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Kaki season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Kaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Kaki Physical Information
Pineapple and Kaki physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Kaki are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Kaki flower color: Light Yellow
- Kaki leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Kaki
Care of Pineapple and Kaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.