Life Span
Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
South America
Western Europe
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
1-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ANANAS
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Pineapple
Kohlrabi
In German
Ananas
Kohlrabi
In French
Ananas
Chou-rave
In Spanish
Piña
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Kohlrabi
In Polish
Ananas
Kalarepa
In Latin
Pineapple
Kohlrabi
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Capparales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Pineapple and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Kohlrabi season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Pineapple and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Pineapple and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
- Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Pineapple and Kohlrabi
Care of Pineapple and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.