Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Habitat
Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Bees, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
-
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
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANANAS
OENANTHE javanica
Common Name
Pineapple
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
In Hindi
अनानास
Water Celery
In German
Ananas
Wasser Sellerie
In French
Ananas
Céleri d'eau
In Spanish
Piña
El apio agua
In Greek
Ανανάς
Σέλινο νερό
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Aipo água
In Polish
Ananas
Seler Woda
In Latin
Pineapple
Aqua Apium
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Apiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Water Celery
Season and care of Pineapple and Water Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Water Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Water Celery season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Water Celery Physical Information
Pineapple and Water Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Water Celery are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Water Celery flower color: White
- Water Celery leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Water Celery
Care of Pineapple and Water Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.