Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Olive
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Dogs
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
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
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANANAS
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Common Name
Pineapple
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
In German
Ananas
Sternanis
In French
Ananas
Anis étoilé
In Spanish
Piña
Anís estrellado
In Greek
Ανανάς
Γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Star Anise
In Latin
Pineapple
Star Anise
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Illiciales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Illiciaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Illicieae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Illicioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Star Anise
Season and care of Pineapple and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Star Anise season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Star Anise Physical Information
Pineapple and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Star Anise are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of Pineapple and Star Anise
Care of Pineapple and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Star Anise 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 Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
