Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
China
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Osmanthus fragrans
Habitat
Tropical regions
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-99
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a 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
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
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Bees
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
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, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANANAS
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Common Name
Pineapple
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
In German
Ananas
Tea Olive
In French
Ananas
Tea Olive
In Spanish
Piña
té verde oliva
In Greek
Ανανάς
τσάι Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Tea Olive
In Polish
Ananas
Herbata z oliwek
In Latin
Pineapple
Tea Olive
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Lamiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Tea Olive
Season and care of Pineapple and Tea Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Tea Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Tea Olive season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Tea Olive Physical Information
Pineapple and Tea Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Tea Olive are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Tea Olive flower color: White
- Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Tea Olive
Care of Pineapple and Tea 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 Tea Olive pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.