Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
India, Iran
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Compound
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders, Landscape
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Asafoetida
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
हींग
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
asafoetida
In French
Matricaire odorante
Asafoetida
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
Asa fétida
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
Asafoetida
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Asafoetida
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Asafoetida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Pineapple Weed and Asafoetida
Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple Weed and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Pineapple Weed and Asafoetida. Pineapple Weed doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple Weed does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple Weed has allergic reactions like and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pineapple Weed and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Asafoetida
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Asafoetida season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple Weed and Asafoetida Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Asafoetida are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Asafoetida
Care of Pineapple Weed and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.