Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South America
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Squirrels
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
ANANAS
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
Pineapple
In German
Breiapfelbaum
Ananas
In French
Sapotillier
Ananas
In Greek
sapodilla
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
sapodilla
Abacaxi
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
Ananas
In Latin
sapodilla
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Ericales
Bromeliales
Family
Sapotaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Sapotoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Sapodilla and Pineapple
Season and care of Sapodilla and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Sapodilla and Pineapple Physical Information
Sapodilla and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Sapodilla and Pineapple are as follows:
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Sapodilla and Pineapple
Care of Sapodilla and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sapodilla 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.