Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
South America
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Linear
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Kernel
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nutritious food item, 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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ANANAS
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Pineapple
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
अनानास
स्वीट कॉर्न
In French
Ananas
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
Piña
Maíz dulce
In Greek
Ανανάς
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
milho doce
In Polish
Ananas
Kukurydza
In Latin
Pineapple
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Cyperales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Pineapple and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Sweet Corn season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Pineapple and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Pineapple and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Care of Pineapple and Sweet Corn
Care of Pineapple and Sweet Corn 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 Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.