Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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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
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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, 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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Sap
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ANANAS
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Common Name
Pineapple
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
In Hindi
अनानास
toxicodendron vernix
In German
Ananas
toxicodendron vernix
In French
Ananas
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Spanish
Piña
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
In Greek
Ανανάς
Toxicodendron vernix
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Polish
Ananas
toxicodendron vernix
In Latin
Pineapple
Natrum vernix
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Sapindales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Ananas
Toxicodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Poison Sumac
Season and care of Pineapple and Poison Sumac is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Poison Sumac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Poison Sumac season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Poison Sumac Physical Information
Pineapple and Poison Sumac physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Poison Sumac are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
- Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Poison Sumac
Care of Pineapple and Poison Sumac include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.