Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa
South America
Types
Yardlong Bean
Black-Eyed Peas
Catjang
Dixie Lee Pea
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown, Black
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Deltoid
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Legume allergy
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Stomachic
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Seedpod, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
-
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata
ANANAS
Common Name
Blackeyed Pea
Cowpea
Pineapple
In Portuguese
Koopea
Abacaxi
In Latin
Koopea
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Fabales
Bromeliales
Family
Fabaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Cowpea and Pineapple
Season and care of Cowpea and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Cowpea and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cowpea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cowpea is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cowpea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Cowpea and Pineapple Physical Information
Cowpea and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Cowpea height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Cowpea and Pineapple are as follows:
Cowpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Cowpea leaf color: Green and Purple
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Cowpea and Pineapple
Care of Cowpea and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cowpea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cowpea 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.