Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Fruit, Tree
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Not Available
  
South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
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, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Winter, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
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
  
  
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, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Caterpillar
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
  
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
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
  
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
Cottage garden
  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus acidus
  
ANANAS
  
Common Name
Tahitian gooseberry, country gooseberry, star gooseberry, starberry, grosella
  
Pineapple
  
In Hindi
ताहितियन आमला
  
अनानास
  
In German
Tahitian Stachelbeere
  
Ananas
  
In French
Tahitian Gooseberry
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
Tahitian grosella espinosa
  
Piña
  
In Greek
Tahitian Φραγκοστάφυλο
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
Tahitian Gooseberry
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
Tahitian agrest
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
Tahitian Gooseberry
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Malpighiales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Phyllanthaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Phyllanthus
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Phyllantheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Bromelioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Pineapple
Season and care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Tahitian Gooseberry and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tahitian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tahitian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Tahitian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Tahitian Gooseberry and Pineapple Physical Information
Tahitian Gooseberry and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Tahitian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Tahitian Gooseberry and Pineapple are as follows:
Tahitian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Tahitian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Pineapple
Care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tahitian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tahitian Gooseberry 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.