Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Origin
South America
Mexico
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Weeping
Flower Color
Purple, Red
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, 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
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Mealybugs
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, 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, 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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Pineapple
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
अनानास
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Ananas
Mexican Bambus
In French
Ananas
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
Piña
bambú mexicana
In Greek
Ανανάς
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
Ananas
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
Pineapple
Mexicanus Bamboo
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Pineapple and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Mexican Bamboo season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Pineapple and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Mexican Bamboo flower color:
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Pineapple and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Pineapple and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.