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Pineapple Plant



What is

Life Span
Biennial

Type
Tender Perennial

Origin
South America

Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold

Number of Varieties
1

Habitat
Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15

AHS Heat Zone
12-1

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24

Habit
Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height
152.40 cm 85

Minimum Width
121.92 cm 76

Plant Color

Flower Color
Purple, Red

Flower Color Modifier
-

Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape
Arrowhead

Thorns
Yes

Season

Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight
Full Sun

Growth Rate
Medium

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy

The pH of Soil
Acidic

Soil Drainage
Well drained

Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer

Repeat Bloomer
No

Tolerances
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?
Divison

Plant Maintenance
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally

In Summer
Lots of watering

In Spring
Moderate

In Winter
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance
Drought

Facts

Flowers
Yes

Flower Petal Number
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit
Yes

Edible Fruit
Yes

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower
No

Fragrant Fruit
Yes

Fragrant Leaf
No

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No

Showy Foliage
Yes

Showy Bark
No

Foliage Texture
Medium

Foliage Sheen
Matte

Evergreen
No

Invasive
No

Self-Sowing
No

Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites

Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses
Yes

Environmental Uses
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used
Fruits

Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes

Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ANANAS

Common Name
Pineapple

In Hindi
अनानास

In German
Ananas

In French
Ananas

In Spanish
Piña

In Greek
Ανανάς

In Portuguese
Abacaxi

In Polish
Ananas

In Latin
Pineapple

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae

Phylum
Vascular plant

Class
Lilopsida

Order
Bromeliales

Family
Bromeliaceae

Genus
Ananas

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe
-

Subfamily
Bromelioideae

Number of Species
7 100

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Importance of Pineapple

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Characteristics of Pineapple

The importance of a plant increases depending upon the plant facts. The choice of garden plant depends upon the characteristics whether the plant is flowering or non flowering, Perennial Flowers or Summer Plants. There are many characteristics of Pineapple. The characteristics make a huge difference in your garden plant choice. It is a non flowering plant. Learning about the characteristics of different plants will help you to identify them correctly. There are many characteristics of plants that makes them endlessly fascinating. Go ahead and explore all the characteristics of plants and become a successful gardener.

Benefits of Pineapple plant

Different plants have different benefits. Some plants have beauty benefits as well as medicinal uses. Since old age plants are used for treating and curing different diseases. Benefits of Pineapple plant are very important. They are as follows:

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All About Pineapple

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