Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
China
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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
Food for birds
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
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ANANAS
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Pineapple
Sweet Box
In Hindi
अनानास
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Ananas
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Ananas
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
Piña
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
Ανανάς
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
Ananas
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Pineapple
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Buxales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Pineapple and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Sarcococca confusa season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Pineapple and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Pineapple and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Pineapple and Sarcococca confusa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.