Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
South America
Types
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Green
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Dermititis, Itchiness
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
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
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
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed
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
Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
NOLINA microcarpa
ANANAS
Common Name
Sacahuista, Palmilla
Pineapple
In Hindi
Bear Grass
अनानास
In German
Bärn-Gras
Ananas
In French
ours Herbe
Ananas
In Spanish
Hierba de oso
Piña
In Greek
αρκούδα Grass
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
bear Grass
Abacaxi
In Polish
miś Trawa
Ananas
In Latin
herbas ferunt
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Liliales
Bromeliales
Family
Liliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Nolina Michx
Ananas
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Bear Grass and Pineapple
Wondering what are the properties of Bear Grass and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Bear Grass and Pineapple. Bear Grass doesn't have thorns and Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also Bear Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bear Grass has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Pineapple has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bear Grass and Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bear Grass and Pineapple
Season and care of Bear Grass and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Bear Grass and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Bear Grass and Pineapple Physical Information
Bear Grass and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Bear Grass and Pineapple are as follows:
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Bear Grass and Pineapple
Care of Bear Grass and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bear Grass 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 Bear Grass 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.