Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
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
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
Pineapple
Sweetbay
In Hindi
अनानास
Laurus nobilis
In German
Ananas
Echter Lorbeer
In French
Ananas
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
Piña
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
Ανανάς
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Loureiro
In Polish
Ananas
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
Pineapple
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Laurales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Sweetbay
Season and care of Pineapple and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Sweetbay season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Sweetbay Physical Information
Pineapple and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Sweetbay are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Pineapple and Sweetbay
Care of Pineapple and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.