Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Tropical regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
-
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
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANANAS
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Pineapple
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
अनानास
Red Buckeye
In German
Ananas
Red Buckeye
In French
Ananas
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Piña
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Ανανάς
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Ananas
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Pineapple
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Sapindales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Pineapple and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Red Buckeye season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Pineapple and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Red Buckeye
Care of Pineapple and Red Buckeye 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 Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.