Is pineapple a tree? What does it look like?

Pineapple is not a tree, but an annual plant with a height of about 15m. Its bark is thick and dark brown, and its leaves are arranged in a spiral, oval or inverted oval shape. Its optimum growth temperature is between 15-40℃, and it likes places with abundant sunshine and rainfall. The best soil for planting is mountain red soil. Location: Taiwan Province Province, Fujian, Guangdong and Hongkong, China.

Is pineapple a tree?

Pineapple is not a tree, but an annual. Strictly speaking, it is not a tree. Pineapple is a popular name and a common name. Its official middle name is pineapple, which belongs to the terrestrial herb of the genus Bromeliaceae in botany, and its alias is recorded as Loudou in the textual research of plant names.

Characteristics similar to pineapple.

The height of pineapple tree is about 15m. Old trees often have plate roots, thick bark, dark brown, 2-6mm thick branchlets, some smooth, some longitudinal wrinkles, no fluff coverage, many leaves, lush, small and exquisite, generally oval or inverted oval.

Characteristics of pineapple

1. Short stems: leaves are mostly arranged in a rosette shape, with thick stems, 40-90cm long and 4-7cm wide, sharp tips, smooth or serrated edges, green colors, brownish red edges and tips, and small leaves at the top, which are often red.

2. Inflorescence: Inflorescence is drawn from leaves, which is round and 6-8 cm long, and will become larger when it bears fruit. The base of bud leaves is green and triangular, the sepals are wide and oval, the top is reddish, about 65,438+0 cm long, and the petals are round or oval, about 2 cm long.

Where does pineapple grow?

Pineapple is suitable for growing in tropical areas, because it likes sunny places, and the best soil for planting is mountain red soil. In China, Taiwan Province, Fujian, Guangdong and Hongkong meet these requirements. In addition, Southeast Asia is also suitable for pineapple growth, and its growth requires the following conditions:

1, temperature

Pineapple is native to tropical and arid areas of America, with mild nature. The optimum growth temperature is between 15-40℃. When the temperature is lower than 15℃, the growth rate will slow down, and when it is lower than 10℃, the growth will basically stop, and the temperature should not be lower than 5℃, otherwise the plants will be easily frostbitten or frozen.

Step 2: Moisture

Pineapple has a certain drought tolerance, but its growth and development still need a certain amount of water. Suitable for planting under the condition of rainfall1000-1500mm. The annual rainfall in China's planting areas is mostly around 1000mm, and the rainfall is mostly concentrated in April-August, which is the growing period and is conducive to vigorous growth.