Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
South America
South America
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Habitat
Tropical regions
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Needle like
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Proper mowing practices are necessary
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
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Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ANANAS
PASPALUM notatum
Common Name
Pineapple
Bahia Grass
In Hindi
अनानास
बाहिया घास
In German
Ananas
Bahia Grass
In French
Ananas
l'herbe de Bahia
In Spanish
Piña
bahia hierba
In Greek
Ανανάς
Bahia γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
bahia grama
In Polish
Ananas
Bahia trawy
In Latin
Pineapple
bahia herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Bahia Grass
Season and care of Pineapple and Bahia Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Bahia Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Bahia Grass season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Bahia Grass Physical Information
Pineapple and Bahia Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Bahia Grass are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Bahia Grass flower color:
- Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Bahia Grass
Care of Pineapple and Bahia Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bahia Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.