Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mexico
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Habitat
Tropical regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
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Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall
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, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
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
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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Skin inflammation
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
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANANAS
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Pineapple
Tuberose
In German
Ananas
Tuberose
In French
Ananas
Tubéreuse
In Greek
Ανανάς
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Tuberosa
In Polish
Ananas
Tuberoza
In Latin
Pineapple
Tuberose
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Tuberose
Season and care of Pineapple and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Tuberose season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Tuberose Physical Information
Pineapple and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Tuberose are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Pineapple and Tuberose
Care of Pineapple and Tuberose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.