Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Alta fescue, Kentucky fescue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
meadows, Well Drained, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Never Over-water
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
Clay, Loam
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
Prune after flowering, Prune for size control, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
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
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, 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
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Festuca arundinacea
Common Name
Pineapple
Tall Fescue
In Hindi
अनानास
tall fescue
In German
Ananas
Rohr-Schwingel
In French
Ananas
Festuca arundinacea
In Spanish
Piña
Festuca arundinacea
In Greek
Ανανάς
tall fescue
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Festuca arundinacea
In Polish
Ananas
Kostrzewa trzcinowa
In Latin
Pineapple
tall fescue
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Cyperales
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 Tall Fescue
Season and care of Pineapple and Tall Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Tall Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Tall Fescue season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Tall Fescue is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Tall Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Tall Fescue Physical Information
Pineapple and Tall Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Tall Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pineapple and Tall Fescue are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Tall Fescue flower color: Pale White
- Tall Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Pineapple and Tall Fescue
Care of Pineapple and Tall Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tall Fescue pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for size control and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tall Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.