Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
South America
Southern Europe
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Medium
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Bees
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ANANAS
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
Pineapple
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In Hindi
अनानास
नींबू बाम
In German
Ananas
Lemonbalm
In Spanish
Piña
Lemonbalm
In Greek
Ανανάς
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Lemonbalm
In Polish
Ananas
Lemonbalm
In Latin
Pineapple
CITRAGO
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Lamiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Lemonbalm
Season and care of Pineapple and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Lemonbalm season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
Pineapple and Lemonbalm Physical Information
Pineapple and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Lemonbalm are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pineapple and Lemonbalm
Care of Pineapple and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.