Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Non Flowering Plant
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
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Tan
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
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
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Air purification
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANANAS
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Pineapple
Indian Grass
In Hindi
अनानास
भारतीय घास
In German
Ananas
Indian Grass
In French
Ananas
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
Piña
Hierba india
In Greek
Ανανάς
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
grama indianas
In Polish
Ananas
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
Pineapple
Indian Grass
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Indian Grass
Season and care of Pineapple and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Indian Grass season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Indian Grass Physical Information
Pineapple and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Indian Grass are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Indian Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Pineapple and Indian Grass
Care of Pineapple and Indian 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 Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.