Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Habitat
Tropical regions
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
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
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
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
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANANAS
NOLINA microcarpa
Common Name
Pineapple
Sacahuista, Palmilla
In Hindi
अनानास
Bear Grass
In German
Ananas
Bärn-Gras
In French
Ananas
ours Herbe
In Spanish
Piña
Hierba de oso
In Greek
Ανανάς
αρκούδα Grass
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
bear Grass
In Polish
Ananas
miś Trawa
In Latin
Pineapple
herbas ferunt
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Liliales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Ananas
Nolina Michx
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Bear Grass
Season and care of Pineapple and Bear Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Bear Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Bear Grass season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Bear Grass Physical Information
Pineapple and Bear Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Bear Grass are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
- Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Pineapple and Bear Grass
Care of Pineapple and Bear 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 Bear Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.