Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fern
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
South America
Types
Not Available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
POLYSTICHUM setiferum
ANANAS
Common Name
Alaska fern
Pineapple
In Hindi
Soft Shield Fern
अनानास
In German
Grannen-Schildfarn
Ananas
In French
Soft Shield Fern
Ananas
In Spanish
Soft Shield Fern
Piña
In Greek
Soft Shield Fern
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Soft Shield Fern
Abacaxi
In Polish
Soft Shield Fern
Ananas
In Latin
Soft Shield Fern
Pineapple
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Filicopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Bromeliales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Soft Shield Fern and Pineapple
Season and care of Soft Shield Fern and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Soft Shield Fern and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Soft Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Clay, Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Soft Shield Fern and Pineapple Physical Information
Soft Shield Fern and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Soft Shield Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Soft Shield Fern and Pineapple are as follows:
Soft Shield Fern flower color: Not Available
Soft Shield Fern leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Soft Shield Fern and Pineapple
Care of Soft Shield Fern and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Soft Shield Fern 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 Soft Shield Fern 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.