Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
Corsica, Sardinia
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
Not Availble
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Ovate
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders, Landscape
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
Common myrtle
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Myrte
In French
Matricaire odorante
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
Myrtus communis
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
murta comum
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Pineapple Weed and Common Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple Weed and Common Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Pineapple Weed and Common Myrtle. Pineapple Weed doesn't have thorns and Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple Weed does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple Weed has allergic reactions like and Common Myrtle 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 Common Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Common Myrtle season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple Weed and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Common Myrtle
Care of Pineapple Weed and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.