Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
South America
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mosquito
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ANANAS
BASSIA scoparia
Common Name
Pineapple
Burningbush, Kochia
In Hindi
अनानास
Bassia scoparia
In German
Ananas
Besen-Radmelde
In French
Ananas
Bassia scoparia
In Spanish
Piña
Kochia scoparia
In Greek
Ανανάς
Bassia scoparia
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Bassia scoparia
In Polish
Ananas
Mietelnik żakula
In Latin
Pineapple
Bassia scoparia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Angiosperms
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Camphorosmoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Kochia
Season and care of Pineapple and Kochia is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Kochia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Kochia season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Kochia Physical Information
Pineapple and Kochia physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Kochia are as follows:
Care of Pineapple and Kochia
Care of Pineapple and Kochia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.