Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
South America
Types
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Lawn
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark 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
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Umbrella Like
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
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis, Itchiness
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Haemostatic
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
Other Uses
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
ANANAS
Common Name
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
Pineapple
In Hindi
Windmill Palm
अनानास
In German
Trachycarpus fortunei
Ananas
In French
Chinesische Hanfpalme
Ananas
In Spanish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Piña
In Greek
Windmill Palm
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Windmill Palm
Abacaxi
In Polish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Ananas
In Latin
Windmill Palm
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Arecales
Bromeliales
Family
Arecaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Trachycarpus
Ananas
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Corypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Windmill Palm and Pineapple
Season and care of Windmill Palm and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Windmill Palm and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Windmill Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Windmill Palm and Pineapple Physical Information
Windmill Palm and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Windmill Palm and Pineapple are as follows:
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Windmill Palm and Pineapple
Care of Windmill Palm and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Windmill Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Windmill Palm 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.