Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Red, Purple
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
broad, flat
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
reseeds, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
weekly regular
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
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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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
Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ANANAS
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Common Name
Pineapple
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
In Hindi
अनानास
Methley Plum
In German
Ananas
Chinesische Pflaume
In French
Ananas
Prunus salicina
In Spanish
Piña
Prunus salicina
In Greek
Ανανάς
Methley Plum
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Prunus salicina
In Polish
Ananas
Methley Plum
In Latin
Pineapple
Methley Plum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Rosales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Methley Plum
Season and care of Pineapple and Methley Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Methley Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Methley Plum season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Methley Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Methley Plum Physical Information
Pineapple and Methley Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Methley Plum are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Methley Plum flower color: White
- Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Methley Plum
Care of Pineapple and Methley Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Methley Plum 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 Methley Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.