Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South America
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
ANANAS
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Pineapple
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
अनानास
In German
QUICKSTICK
Ananas
In French
QUICKSTICK
Ananas
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Piña
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Abacaxi
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Ananas
In Latin
Quickstick
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Fabales
Bromeliales
Family
Fabaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Pineapple
Season and care of Quickstick and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Pineapple season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Quickstick and Pineapple Physical Information
Quickstick and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Pineapple are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Quickstick and Pineapple
Care of Quickstick and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.