Life Span
Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
Southwestern United States
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
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Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Toothed
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
Air purification
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
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Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., 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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANANAS
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Pineapple
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
अनानास
silver dollar
In German
Ananas
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Ananas
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
Piña
planta de la plata
In Greek
Ανανάς
silver dollar
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
silver dollar
In Polish
Ananas
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
Pineapple
silver dollar
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Brassicales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Pineapple and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Silver Dollar season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Pineapple and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Pineapple and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Silver Dollar
Care of Pineapple and Silver Dollar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.