Pineapple

Osage Orange

About Pineapple and Osage Orange

Pineapple

Osage Orange

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

South America

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold

Maclura pomifera

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Tropical regions

Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-154-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

10-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

152.40 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

121.92 cm1,219.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Red

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Pink, White

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Yellow, Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Summer, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Winter, Summer

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites

Allergy

Dermititis, Itchiness

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

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

Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Bark, Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences

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

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANANAS

MACLURA pomifera

Common Name

Pineapple

Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange

In Hindi

अनानास

ओसेज संतरे

In German

Ananas

Osage Orange

In French

Ananas

Osage orange

In Spanish

Piña

Osage naranja

In Greek

Ανανάς

Osage Πορτοκαλί

In Portuguese

Abacaxi

Osage laranja

In Polish

Ananas

Osage Pomarańczowy

In Latin

Pineapple

Aliquam Osage

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Magnoliophyta

Class

Lilopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Bromeliales

Rosales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Ananas

Maclura

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Moreae

Subfamily

Bromelioideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Pineapple and Osage Orange

Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple and Osage Orange? We provide you with everything About Pineapple and Osage Orange. Pineapple has thorns and Osage Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Itchiness and Osage 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 Osage Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pineapple and Osage Orange

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

Pineapple and Osage Orange Physical Information

Pineapple and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Osage Orange are as follows:

Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green

Care of Pineapple and Osage Orange

Care of Pineapple and Osage 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 Osage Orange pruning is done 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 Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.