Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fern
Origin
South America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
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
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
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
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
when new, water every week
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Good for skin
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
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANANAS
POLYSTICHUM setiferum
Common Name
Pineapple
Alaska fern
In Hindi
अनानास
Soft Shield Fern
In German
Ananas
Grannen-Schildfarn
In French
Ananas
Soft Shield Fern
In Spanish
Piña
Soft Shield Fern
In Greek
Ανανάς
Soft Shield Fern
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Soft Shield Fern
In Polish
Ananas
Soft Shield Fern
In Latin
Pineapple
Soft Shield Fern
Phylum
Vascular plant
Pteridophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Polypodiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Soft Shield Fern
Season and care of Pineapple and Soft Shield Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Soft Shield Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Soft Shield Fern season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Soft Shield Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Soft Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Soft Shield Fern Physical Information
Pineapple and Soft Shield Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Soft Shield Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Soft Shield Fern are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Soft Shield Fern flower color: Not Available
- Soft Shield Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Soft Shield Fern
Care of Pineapple and Soft Shield Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Soft Shield Fern 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 Soft Shield Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.