Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, West Indies
South America
Types
Not Available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Open areas, Open Plains
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Reddish Plum, Rose
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Rose, Tan
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata
ANANAS
Common Name
Red banana, Red Dacca bananas
Pineapple
In German
Red Banana
Ananas
In French
Red Banana
Ananas
In Spanish
Red Banana
Piña
In Greek
κόκκινο Μπανάνα
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Banana vermelha
Abacaxi
In Polish
Red Banana
Ananas
In Latin
ARIERA Rubrum
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Bromeliales
Family
Strelitziaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Red Banana and Pineapple
Wondering what are the properties of Red Banana and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Red Banana and Pineapple. Red Banana doesn't have thorns and Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also Red Banana does not have fragrant flowers. Red Banana has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching and wheezing and Pineapple has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Banana and Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Banana and Pineapple
Season and care of Red Banana and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Red Banana and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Banana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Pineapple season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Red Banana is Clay, Loamy and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Red Banana is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Red Banana and Pineapple Physical Information
Red Banana and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Red Banana height is 240.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Red Banana and Pineapple are as follows:
Red Banana flower color: Red, Reddish Plum and Rose
Red Banana leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Red Banana and Pineapple
Care of Red Banana and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Banana pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Banana 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.