Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Yellow
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Palmate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
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Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Toxic
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANANAS
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Pineapple
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
अनानास
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Ananas
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Ananas
mandrake américain
In Spanish
Piña
mandrágora americana
In Greek
Ανανάς
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
mandrake americano
In Polish
Ananas
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Pineapple
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Ranunculales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Mayapple
Season and care of Pineapple and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Mayapple season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Mayapple Physical Information
Pineapple and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Mayapple are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Mayapple
Care of Pineapple and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.