Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
South America
Types
Apricot Gold, Butter Yellow, Orange Supreme, Dan
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Orange
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Oval, Finely Dentate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Fall, Fall
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove no more than one-third of each branch
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-purpose dry fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Nematodes
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and 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
Antitussive
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used as insect repellent, Used in herbal medicines, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS fragrans
ANANAS
Common Name
Sweet olive, Sweet osmanthus, Tea olive
Pineapple
In Hindi
Sweet Olive
अनानास
In German
Sweet Olive
Ananas
In French
Olive douce
Ananas
In Spanish
Oliva dulce
Piña
In Greek
γλυκό Ελιά
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Olive doce
Abacaxi
In Polish
słodki Olive
Ananas
In Latin
Dulce Olive
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Bromeliales
Family
Oleaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Sweet Olive and Pineapple
Season and care of Sweet Olive and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Olive and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sweet Olive is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Sweet Olive and Pineapple Physical Information
Sweet Olive and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Olive height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Sweet Olive and Pineapple are as follows:
Sweet Olive flower color: White and Orange
Sweet Olive leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Sweet Olive and Pineapple
Care of Sweet Olive and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Olive pruning is done Remove no more than one-third of each branch and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Olive 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.
