Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
South America
Central America, West Indies
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Open areas, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Red, Reddish Plum, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Red, Rose, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
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
Not Available
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
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Musa acuminata
Common Name
Pineapple
Red banana, Red Dacca bananas
In German
Ananas
Red Banana
In French
Ananas
Red Banana
In Spanish
Piña
Red Banana
In Greek
Ανανάς
κόκκινο Μπανάνα
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Banana vermelha
In Polish
Ananas
Red Banana
In Latin
Pineapple
ARIERA Rubrum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Zingiberales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Strelitziaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Red Banana
Season and care of Pineapple and Red Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Red Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Red Banana season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Red Banana is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Red Banana is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Pineapple and Red Banana Physical Information
Pineapple and Red Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Red Banana height is 240.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Red Banana are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Red Banana flower color: Red, Reddish Plum and Rose
- Red Banana leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Pineapple and Red Banana
Care of Pineapple and Red Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Red Banana pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.