Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Asia, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Apricot Gold, Butter Yellow, Orange Supreme, Dan
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, 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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval, Finely Dentate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove no more than one-third of each branch
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-purpose dry fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Nematodes
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Good for skin and 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
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as essential oil, Used as insect repellent, Used in herbal medicines, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ANANAS
OSMANTHUS fragrans
Common Name
Pineapple
Sweet olive, Sweet osmanthus, Tea olive
In Hindi
अनानास
Sweet Olive
In German
Ananas
Sweet Olive
In French
Ananas
Olive douce
In Spanish
Piña
Oliva dulce
In Greek
Ανανάς
γλυκό Ελιά
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Olive doce
In Polish
Ananas
słodki Olive
In Latin
Pineapple
Dulce Olive
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Sweet Olive
Season and care of Pineapple and Sweet Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Sweet Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Sweet Olive season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Sweet Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Sweet Olive is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Sweet Olive Physical Information
Pineapple and Sweet Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Sweet Olive height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Sweet Olive are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Sweet Olive flower color: White and Orange
- Sweet Olive leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Sweet Olive
Care of Pineapple and Sweet Olive 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 Olive pruning is done Remove no more than one-third of each branch. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.