Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northern Africa, Western Asia
South America
Types
Bitter Almonds, Chinese Almonds, Green Almonds
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
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, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply
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
Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Almond brownline and decline, Almond kernel shrivel, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Hull rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads, Good for skin, Moisturizing, Prevents greying of hair
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
Antiemetic, Antitumor, Emollient, Nutritive, Pectoral
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Blended with water to make almond milk, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for making dark grey to green dye, Used for producing cooking oil
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS dulcis
ANANAS
Common Name
Almond, Sweet Almond
Pineapple
In Hindi
मीठा बादाम
अनानास
In German
Süße Mandel
Ananas
In French
Amande douce
Ananas
In Spanish
Almendra dulce
Piña
In Greek
Sweet Almond
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Amêndoas doces
Abacaxi
In Polish
słodkich migdałów
Ananas
In Latin
Almond Pulchra
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Rosales
Bromeliales
Family
Rosaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Almond and Pineapple
Season and care of Sweet Almond and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Almond and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Almond season is Spring and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Almond is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sweet Almond is Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Sweet Almond and Pineapple Physical Information
Sweet Almond and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Almond height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Sweet Almond and Pineapple are as follows:
Sweet Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
Sweet Almond leaf color: Light Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Sweet Almond and Pineapple
Care of Sweet Almond and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Almond pruning is done Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Almond 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.