Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
South America
Southern Europe
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
reseeds, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
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
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
pollinators
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge
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
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Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANANAS
STIPA barbata
Common Name
Pineapple
Silver Feather Grass
In Hindi
अनानास
Silver Feather Grass
In German
Ananas
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
In French
Ananas
Argent Plume Herbe
In Spanish
Piña
Silver Feather Grass
In Greek
Ανανάς
Silver Feather Grass
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Prata Pena Relva
In Polish
Ananas
Silver Feather Grass
In Latin
Pineapple
Silver Feather Grass
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Silver Feather Grass
Season and care of Pineapple and Silver Feather Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Silver Feather Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Silver Feather Grass season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Silver Feather Grass Physical Information
Pineapple and Silver Feather Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Silver Feather Grass are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
- Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Pineapple and Silver Feather Grass
Care of Pineapple and Silver Feather 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 Silver Feather 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 Silver Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.