Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fern
Origin
South America
Australia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Polystichum solitarium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Not Available
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
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
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
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Polystichum munitum
Common Name
Pineapple
Swordfern, western swordfern
In Hindi
अनानास
Swordfern
In German
Ananas
Sword Fern
In French
Ananas
Epée Fern
In Spanish
Piña
helecho espada
In Greek
Ανανάς
ξίφος φτέρη
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
espada Fern
In Polish
Ananas
Miecz Fern
In Latin
Pineapple
Fern gladio
Phylum
Vascular plant
Pteridophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Polypodiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Swordfern
Season and care of Pineapple and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Swordfern season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Swordfern Physical Information
Pineapple and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Swordfern are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
- Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Swordfern
Care of Pineapple and Swordfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Swordfern 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 Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.