Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Biennials
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Vicia ambigua, Vicia eriocarpa, Vicia microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Sandy
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
Calcium Sulphate, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems, Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Insects
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ANANAS
VICIA villosa
Common Name
Pineapple
Fodder Vetch, Hairy Vetch
In Hindi
अनानास
hairy vetch
In German
Ananas
Zottelwicke
In French
Ananas
vesce velue
In Greek
Ανανάς
τριχωτό βίκος
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
ervilhaca peluda
In Polish
Ananas
owłosione wyki
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Fabales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Vicieae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Hairy Vetch
Season and care of Pineapple and Hairy Vetch is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Hairy Vetch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Hairy Vetch season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Hairy Vetch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Hairy Vetch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Hairy Vetch Physical Information
Pineapple and Hairy Vetch physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Hairy Vetch height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Hairy Vetch are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Hairy Vetch flower color: White and Purple
- Hairy Vetch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pineapple and Hairy Vetch
Care of Pineapple and Hairy Vetch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Hairy Vetch 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 Hairy Vetch needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.