Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
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, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Pineapple
Nutmeg
In German
Ananas
Muskatnuss
In French
Ananas
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Piña
nuez moscada
In Greek
Ανανάς
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
noz-moscada
In Polish
Ananas
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Pineapple
nutmeg
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Magnoliales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Nutmeg
Season and care of Pineapple and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Nutmeg season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Nutmeg Physical Information
Pineapple and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Nutmeg are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Pineapple and Nutmeg
Care of Pineapple and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.