Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
South America
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
-
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Asthma
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
-
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
ANANAS
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Pineapple
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
अनानास
In German
Amur Schilf
Ananas
In French
Amur silvergrass
Ananas
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
Piña
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
Abacaxi
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
Ananas
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Cyperales
Bromeliales
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Pineapple
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Amur Silvergrass and Pineapple Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Pineapple are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color:
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Pineapple
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Silvergrass 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.