Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruits, Trees
Origin
South America
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Do not water excessively
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
Rich
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
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Gastric
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Limonia acidissima
Common Name
Pineapple
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
In German
Ananas
Indischer Holzapfel
In Greek
Ανανάς
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Limonia
In Polish
Ananas
Feronia słoniowa
In Latin
Pineapple
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Sapindales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Wood Apple
Season and care of Pineapple and Wood Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Wood Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Wood Apple season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Wood Apple is Rich while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Wood Apple Physical Information
Pineapple and Wood Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Wood Apple are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Wood Apple flower color: White
- Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Wood Apple
Care of Pineapple and Wood Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.