Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
South America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
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
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
-
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
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
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, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANANAS
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Pineapple
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
अनानास
Spindle Tree
In German
Ananas
Spindelbaum
In French
Ananas
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Piña
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
Ανανάς
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Ananas
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Pineapple
Ligno colos
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Celastrales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Pineapple and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Spindle Tree season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Pineapple and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Spindle Tree
Care of Pineapple and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.