Life Span
Biennial
Biennial or Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
South America
Europe
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Habitat
Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Insects
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
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
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANANAS
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Pineapple
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
अनानास
Swiss Chard
In German
Ananas
Swiss Chard
In French
Ananas
Chard suisse
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Acelga suíça
In Latin
Pineapple
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclolobeae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Betoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Pineapple and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Swiss Chard season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Pineapple and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Pineapple and Swiss Chard
Care of Pineapple and Swiss Chard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Swiss Chard 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 Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
