Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Central America, South America
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
not available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Light Green, Dark 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
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Bees
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
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
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Used to establish native woodland
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Common Name
Pineapple
Ant Tree, Long John
In Hindi
अनानास
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In German
Ananas
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In French
Ananas
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Spanish
Piña
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Greek
Ανανάς
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Polish
Ananas
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Latin
Pineapple
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Season and care of Pineapple and TRIPLARIS cumingiana is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Physical Information
Pineapple and TRIPLARIS cumingiana physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and TRIPLARIS cumingiana are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
- TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Care of Pineapple and TRIPLARIS cumingiana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.