Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
South America
Central America, Mexico
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Tropical regions
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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 after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Throat itching, Vomiting
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
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ANANAS
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Pineapple
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
अनानास
Mousemelon
In German
Ananas
Maus Melone
In French
Ananas
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Piña
Mousemelon
In Greek
Ανανάς
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
melão rato
In Polish
Ananas
mysz melona
In Latin
Pineapple
mouse melon
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Cucurbitales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Pineapple and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Mouse Melon season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Pineapple and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Pineapple and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pineapple and Mouse Melon
Care of Pineapple and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.