Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South America
Australia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
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
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 dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
Pineapple
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Palma
Phylum
Vascular plant
Angiosperms
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Arecales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Ananas
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and King Palm
Season and care of Pineapple and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and King Palm season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and King Palm Physical Information
Pineapple and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and King Palm are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Pineapple and King Palm
Care of Pineapple and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.