Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
South America
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy 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
Diabetes, Diarrhea
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, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
ANANAS
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Pineapple
In German
Zuckerapfel
Ananas
In French
Sugar Apple
Ananas
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Piña
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Pinha
Abacaxi
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Ananas
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Bromeliales
Family
Annonaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Pineapple
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Pineapple season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Sugar Apple and Pineapple Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Pineapple are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Sugar Apple and Pineapple
Care of Sugar Apple and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Apple 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.