Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
South America
North Africa
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Availble
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
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
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as essential oil, 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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Pineapple
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
अनानास
Saharan myrtle
In German
Ananas
Saharan myrtle
In French
Ananas
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Piña
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
Ανανάς
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
murta Saharan
In Polish
Ananas
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Pineapple
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Myrtales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Properties of Pineapple and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Pineapple and Saharan Myrtle. Pineapple has thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Itchiness and Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pineapple and Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pineapple and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Pineapple and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Saharan Myrtle season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Pineapple and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Pineapple and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.