Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
South America
Western United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Pinus albicaulis, Pinus monticola
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Needle like
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
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Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Wildlife, Windbreak
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
Bark
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANANAS
PINUS flexilis
Common Name
Pineapple
limber pine
In Hindi
अनानास
limber pine
In German
Ananas
limber pine
In French
Ananas
limber pine
In Spanish
Piña
limber pine
In Greek
Ανανάς
εύκαμπτος πεύκο
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
limver foi
In Polish
Ananas
limver poszedł
In Latin
Pineapple
limver abiit
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Pinales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Limber Pine
Season and care of Pineapple and Limber Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Limber Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Limber Pine season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Limber Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Limber Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Limber Pine Physical Information
Pineapple and Limber Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Limber Pine height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Limber Pine are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Limber Pine flower color:
- Limber Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Pineapple and Limber Pine
Care of Pineapple and Limber Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Limber Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limber Pine needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.