Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
South America
Types
Not Available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
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
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
All year
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Rich
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Rich
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Citrus limetta
ANANAS
Common Name
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
Pineapple
In German
süße Limone
Ananas
In French
Citrus limetta
Ananas
In Spanish
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
Piña
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
doce de limão
Abacaxi
In Polish
słodkie limonki
Ananas
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Sapindales
Bromeliales
Family
Rutaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Citroideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Sweet Lime and Pineapple
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Lime and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Sweet Lime and Pineapple. Sweet Lime has thorns and Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Lime does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Lime has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting and wheezing and Pineapple has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sweet Lime and Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Lime and Pineapple
Season and care of Sweet Lime and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Lime and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Lime season is All year and Pineapple season is All year. The type of soil for Sweet Lime is Rich and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sweet Lime is Acidic and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Sweet Lime and Pineapple Physical Information
Sweet Lime and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Sweet Lime and Pineapple are as follows:
Sweet Lime flower color: White
Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Sweet Lime and Pineapple
Care of Sweet Lime and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Lime 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.