Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Tropical regions
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, 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
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Pineapple
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
अनानास
Cordia subcordata
In German
Ananas
Cordia subcordata
In French
Ananas
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Piña
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Ανανάς
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Ananas
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Pineapple
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Lamiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Kou
Season and care of Pineapple and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Kou season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Kou Physical Information
Pineapple and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Kou are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Kou
Care of Pineapple and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.