Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
South America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Habitat
Tropical regions
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Acuminate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
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
Average
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANANAS
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Pineapple
silky cornel
In Hindi
अनानास
Kinnikinnick
In German
Ananas
Kinnikinnick
In French
Ananas
Kinnikinnick
In Spanish
Piña
Kinnikinnick
In Greek
Ανανάς
Kinnikinnick
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Kinnikinnick
In Polish
Ananas
Kinnikinnick
In Latin
Pineapple
Kinnikinnick
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Cornales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Kinnikinnick
Season and care of Pineapple and Kinnikinnick is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Kinnikinnick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Kinnikinnick season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Kinnikinnick Physical Information
Pineapple and Kinnikinnick physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Kinnikinnick are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
- Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Kinnikinnick
Care of Pineapple and Kinnikinnick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.