Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Fern
  
Origin
South America
  
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
  
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Red
  
Non Flowering Plant
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Dark 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
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
  
Compound
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Bulbs, Rhizome division, Tubers
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Butterflies, Flying insects
  
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Itchiness, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
ANANAS
  
DRYOPTERIS ludoviciana
  
Common Name
Pineapple
  
Southern wood fern
  
In Hindi
अनानास
  
southern wood fern
  
In German
Ananas
  
südlichen Holz fern
  
In French
Ananas
  
sud dryoptéride
  
In Spanish
Piña
  
helecho de madera sur
  
In Greek
Ανανάς
  
νότια φτέρη ξύλο
  
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
  
samambaia de madeira do sul
  
In Polish
Ananas
  
południowej drewna paproci
  
In Latin
Pineapple
  
Fern australi
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Filicopsida
  
Order
Bromeliales
  
Polypodiales
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Dryopteridaceae
  
Genus
Ananas
  
Dryopteris
  
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 Southern Wood Fern
Season and care of Pineapple and Southern Wood Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Southern Wood Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Southern Wood Fern season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Southern Wood Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Southern Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Southern Wood Fern Physical Information
Pineapple and Southern Wood Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Southern Wood Fern height is 76.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pineapple and Southern Wood Fern are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Southern Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Southern Wood Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Southern Wood Fern
Care of Pineapple and Southern Wood 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 Southern Wood 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 Southern Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.