Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
South America
Types
Crotalaria benghalensis Lam.
Crotalaria fenestrata Sims
Crotalaria ferestrata Sims
Crotalaria porrecta Wall.
Crotalaria sericea Willd.
Crotalaria tenuifolia Roxb.
Crotalaria viminea Wall.
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Insects, Moth, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Antispasmodic, Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Jaundice, Liver problems, Urinary tract problems, Wounds
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use
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
Edging
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Apocynum cannabinum
ANANAS
Common Name
Dogbane, milkweed, honeybloom, bitter root, black
hemp, hemp dogbane, lechuguilla, westernwall
Pineapple
In Hindi
भारतीय गांजा
अनानास
In German
Indischer Hanf
Ananas
In French
chanvre indien
Ananas
In Spanish
El cáñamo indio
Piña
In Greek
ινδική κάνναβη
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
cânhamo indiano
Abacaxi
In Polish
Konopie indyjskie
Ananas
In Latin
Latin Hemp
Pineapple
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Lilopsida
Order
Fabales
Bromeliales
Family
Fabaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Crotalarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Indian Hemp and Pineapple
Season and care of Indian Hemp and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Hemp and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Hemp season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Hemp is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Indian Hemp is Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Indian Hemp and Pineapple Physical Information
Indian Hemp and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Hemp 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 Indian Hemp and Pineapple are as follows:
Indian Hemp flower color: Yellow and Gold
Indian Hemp leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Indian Hemp and Pineapple
Care of Indian Hemp and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Hemp pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Hemp 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.
