Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
South America
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
2-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Hardwood Cuttings, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Scale Insects
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
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
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Cancer, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANANAS
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Pineapple
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
अनानास
Silverberry
In German
Ananas
Silverberry
In French
Ananas
Silverberry
In Spanish
Piña
Silverberry
In Greek
Ανανάς
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Silverberry
In Polish
Ananas
Silverberry
In Latin
Pineapple
Silverberry
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Rhamnales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Elaeagnoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Silverberry
Season and care of Pineapple and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Silverberry season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Silverberry Physical Information
Pineapple and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Silverberry are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color:
Care of Pineapple and Silverberry
Care of Pineapple and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Silverberry pruning is done 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.