Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Tropical regions
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Water daily during growing season
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
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Pineapple
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Teak
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Lamiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Teak
Season and care of Pineapple and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Teak season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Teak Physical Information
Pineapple and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Teak are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pineapple and Teak
Care of Pineapple and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.