Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
South America
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
11-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
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
Cancer, Diuretic
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
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, Groundcover
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
ANANAS
In German
Twinleaf
Ananas
In French
Twinleaf
Ananas
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
Abacaxi
In Polish
Twinleaf
Ananas
In Latin
Twinleaf
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Bromeliales
Family
Berberidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Pineapple
Season and care of Twinleaf and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Twinleaf and Pineapple Physical Information
Twinleaf and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Pineapple are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Twinleaf and Pineapple
Care of Twinleaf and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Twinleaf 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.