Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Tropical regions
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Lime Green, 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
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Irregular
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
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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
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
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
Botanical Name
ANANAS
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Pineapple
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
अनानास
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Ananas
Tulpenbaum
In French
Ananas
tulipier
In Spanish
Piña
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Ανανάς
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Ananas
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Pineapple
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Magnoliales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Ananas
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Pineapple and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Tulip Tree season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Pineapple and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pineapple and Tulip Tree
Care of Pineapple and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.