Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Pineapple
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
अनानास
QUICKSTICK
In German
Ananas
QUICKSTICK
In French
Ananas
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Piña
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Ανανάς
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
QuickStick
In Polish
Ananas
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Pineapple
Quickstick
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Fabales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Robinieae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Quickstick
Season and care of Pineapple and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Quickstick season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Quickstick Physical Information
Pineapple and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Quickstick are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Quickstick
Care of Pineapple and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.