Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
South America
Southern Asia, India
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Crotalaria benghalensis Lam.
Crotalaria fenestrata Sims
Crotalaria ferestrata Sims
Crotalaria porrecta Wall.
Crotalaria sericea Willd.
Crotalaria tenuifolia Roxb.
Crotalaria viminea Wall.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Mountain tops, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 4
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Moth, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
no allergic reactions
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
Antispasmodic, Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Jaundice, Liver problems, Urinary tract problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Apocynum cannabinum
Common Name
Pineapple
Dogbane, milkweed, honeybloom, bitter root, black
hemp, hemp dogbane, lechuguilla, westernwall
In Hindi
अनानास
भारतीय गांजा
In German
Ananas
Indischer Hanf
In French
Ananas
chanvre indien
In Spanish
Piña
El cáñamo indio
In Greek
Ανανάς
ινδική κάνναβη
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
cânhamo indiano
In Polish
Ananas
Konopie indyjskie
In Latin
Pineapple
Latin Hemp
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Lilopsida
Not Available
Order
Bromeliales
Fabales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Crotalarieae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Indian Hemp
Season and care of Pineapple and Indian Hemp is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Indian Hemp Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Indian Hemp season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Indian Hemp is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Indian Hemp is Neutral.
Pineapple and Indian Hemp Physical Information
Pineapple and Indian Hemp physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Indian Hemp height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Indian Hemp are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Indian Hemp flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Indian Hemp leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Pineapple and Indian Hemp
Care of Pineapple and Indian Hemp 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 Hemp pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Hemp needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
