Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
South America
Western Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
broad, flat
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ANANAS
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Pineapple
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
अनानास
मीठी चेरी
In German
Ananas
Süße Kirsche
In French
Ananas
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Piña
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Ανανάς
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Cereja doce
In Polish
Ananas
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Pineapple
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Rosales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Pineapple and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Sweet Cherry season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Pineapple and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Pineapple and Sweet Cherry
Care of Pineapple and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.