Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
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Types
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Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Round
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders, Landscape
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Alternanthera
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
Gudrisag, Garundi
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Alternanthera
In French
Matricaire odorante
Alternanthera
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
Alternanthera
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
Alternanthera
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
Alternanthera
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Alternanthera
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Alternanthera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Alternanthera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Alternanthera
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Alternanthera season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple Weed and Alternanthera Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Alternanthera are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alternanthera flower color: White
- Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Care of Pineapple Weed and Alternanthera
Care of Pineapple Weed and Alternanthera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.