Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
South America
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Fibre
Fruits
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
ANANAS
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Pineapple
In Hindi
Needle Grass
अनानास
In German
Nadel- Gras
Ananas
In French
aiguille Herbe
Ananas
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Piña
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Abacaxi
In Polish
igła do trawy
Ananas
In Latin
acus Grass
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Lilopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Cyperales
Bromeliales
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Pineapple
Season and care of Needle Grass and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Needle Grass and Pineapple Physical Information
Needle Grass and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Pineapple are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Needle Grass and Pineapple
Care of Needle Grass and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle 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 Needle 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.