Pineapple

Mock Orange

About Pineapple and Mock Orange

Pineapple

Mock Orange

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Shrub

Origin

South America

Mexico

Types

Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold

Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii

Number of Varieties

169

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Habitat

Tropical regions

Wide range of ecological site

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-158-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

10-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 24

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

152.40 cm150.00 cm

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Minimum Width

121.92 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Red

White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green

Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Pink, White

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Summer, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Winter, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Fertilizers

EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen

14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Bacteria wilt, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Dermititis, Itchiness

allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss

Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling

Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss

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 for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANANAS

CHOISYA ternata

Common Name

Pineapple

Mexican Orange, Mock Orange

In Hindi

अनानास

Philadelphus

In German

Ananas

Pfeifensträucher

In French

Ananas

Philadelphus

In Spanish

Piña

Philadelphus

In Greek

Ανανάς

Philadelphus

In Portuguese

Abacaxi

Philadelphus

In Polish

Ananas

Jaśminowiec

In Latin

Pineapple

Philadelphus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Magnoliophyta

Class

Lilopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Bromeliales

Cornales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Ananas

Philadlephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Philadelpheae

Subfamily

Bromelioideae

Hydrangeoideae

Number of Species

7179

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Properties of Pineapple and Mock Orange

Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple and Mock Orange? We provide you with everything About Pineapple and Mock Orange. Pineapple has thorns and Mock Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Itchiness and Mock Orange has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pineapple and Mock Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pineapple and Mock Orange

Season and care of Pineapple and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Mock Orange season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.

Pineapple and Mock Orange Physical Information

Pineapple and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Mock Orange are as follows:

Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Pineapple and Mock Orange

Care of Pineapple and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.