Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Tropical regions
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
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
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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, Partial shade
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
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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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
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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, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANANAS
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Pineapple
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
अनानास
Overdam घास
In German
Ananas
Overdam Grass
In French
Ananas
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Piña
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Ανανάς
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Ananas
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Pineapple
Overdam Trawa
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Ananas
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Pineapple and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Overdam Grass season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Pineapple and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Pineapple and Overdam Grass
Care of Pineapple and Overdam 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 Overdam 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 Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.