Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dry Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Brownish Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
digitate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
-
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Mice
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
Common Name
Pineapple
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
In Hindi
अनानास
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
In German
Ananas
Holz Bambus
In French
Ananas
bois Bambou
In Greek
Ανανάς
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Bamboo Timber
In Polish
Ananas
Drewno Bamboo
In Latin
Pineapple
lignum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Timber Bamboo
Season and care of Pineapple and Timber Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Timber Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Timber Bamboo season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Timber Bamboo Physical Information
Pineapple and Timber Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Timber Bamboo are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
- Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Timber Bamboo
Care of Pineapple and Timber Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Timber Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Timber Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.