Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Monarda didyma
Habitat
Tropical regions
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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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
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANANAS
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Pineapple
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
अनानास
Oswego चाय
In German
Ananas
Oswego Tee
In French
Ananas
Oswego thé
In Spanish
Piña
té Oswego
In Greek
Ανανάς
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Tea Oswego
In Polish
Ananas
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
Pineapple
Oswega Tea
Order
Bromeliales
Lamiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Pineapple and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Oswego Tea season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Pineapple and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Pineapple and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Care of Pineapple and Oswego Tea
Care of Pineapple and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Oswego Tea 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 Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.