Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
South America
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Ivory
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Winter, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Pollen, Skin irritation
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
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
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., 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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGAVE toumeyana
ANANAS
Common Name
Honesty , Chinese Money
Pineapple
In Hindi
silver dollar
अनानास
In German
Einjähriges Silberblatt
Ananas
In French
Monnaie-du-Pape
Ananas
In Spanish
planta de la plata
Piña
In Greek
silver dollar
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
silver dollar
Abacaxi
In Polish
Miesiącznica roczna
Ananas
In Latin
silver dollar
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Brassicales
Bromeliales
Family
Agavaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Silver Dollar and Pineapple
Season and care of Silver Dollar and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Dollar and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Dollar is Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Silver Dollar is Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Silver Dollar and Pineapple Physical Information
Silver Dollar and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Silver Dollar and Pineapple are as follows:
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Silver Dollar and Pineapple
Care of Silver Dollar and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Dollar 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.