Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
South America
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Needle like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
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
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
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
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, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
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, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
ANANAS
Common Name
slash pine
Pineapple
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
अनानास
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Ananas
In French
slash pine
Ananas
In Spanish
pino slash
Piña
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Abacaxi
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Ananas
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Pineapple
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Pinopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Pinales
Bromeliales
Family
Pinaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Pineapple
Season and care of Slash Pine and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Slash Pine and Pineapple Physical Information
Slash Pine and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Pineapple are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Slash Pine and Pineapple
Care of Slash Pine and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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.