Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South America
United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Rhapidophyllum hystrix
Habitat
Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Light Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Needle like
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Needs small amount of 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Frost
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Rabbits, Small mammals
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
drowsiness, Scratches
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
bank hedging, Ornamental use
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, Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aging, Frostbite
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
RHAPIDOPHYLLUM hystrix
Common Name
Pineapple
Needle Palm, Porcupine plant
In German
Ananas
Nadel -Palme
In French
Ananas
palmier aiguille
In Spanish
Piña
palmera aguja
In Greek
Ανανάς
βελόνα φοίνικα
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
palmeira agulha
In Polish
Ananas
Igła palma
In Latin
Pineapple
acus palma
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Arecales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Ananas
Rhapidophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Needle Palm
Season and care of Pineapple and Needle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Needle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Needle Palm season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Needle Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Needle Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Needle Palm Physical Information
Pineapple and Needle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Needle Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Needle Palm are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Needle Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Lavender
- Needle Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Needle Palm
Care of Pineapple and Needle Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Needle Palm pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Needle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.