Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
China
  
South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Habitat
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-99
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
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
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Early Winter, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a week
  
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
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
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
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
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
  
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS delavayi
  
ANANAS
  
Common Name
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
  
Pineapple
  
In Hindi
चाय ओलिव
  
अनानास
  
In German
Tea Olive
  
Ananas
  
In French
Tea Olive
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
té verde oliva
  
Piña
  
In Greek
τσάι Ελιάς
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
Tea Olive
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
Herbata z oliwek
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
Tea Olive
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Oleaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Osmanthus
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Bromelioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tea Olive and Pineapple
Season and care of Tea Olive and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Olive and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Tea Olive and Pineapple Physical Information
Tea Olive and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Tea Olive and Pineapple are as follows:
Tea Olive flower color: White
Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Tea Olive and Pineapple
Care of Tea Olive and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tea Olive pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tea 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.