Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Habitat
Tropical regions
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads
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, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ANANAS
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Pineapple
Tangelo
In German
Ananas
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Latin
Pineapple
Tangelo
Phylum
Vascular plant
Streptophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Sapindales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Tangelo
Season and care of Pineapple and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Tangelo season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Tangelo Physical Information
Pineapple and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Tangelo are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Tangelo flower color: White
- Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Tangelo
Care of Pineapple and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tangelo 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 Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.