Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South America
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Habitat
Tropical regions
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Umbrella Like
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
-
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
Astringent, Haemostatic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
Common Name
Pineapple
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
In Hindi
अनानास
Windmill Palm
In German
Ananas
Trachycarpus fortunei
In French
Ananas
Chinesische Hanfpalme
In Spanish
Piña
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Greek
Ανανάς
Windmill Palm
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Windmill Palm
In Polish
Ananas
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Latin
Pineapple
Windmill Palm
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Arecales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Ananas
Trachycarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Windmill Palm
Season and care of Pineapple and Windmill Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Windmill Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Windmill Palm season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Windmill Palm Physical Information
Pineapple and Windmill Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Windmill Palm are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
- Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Windmill Palm
Care of Pineapple and Windmill Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Windmill Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Windmill Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.