Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
Caribbean
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
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
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders, Landscape
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
ZAMIA pumila
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Coontie
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
Coontie
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Coontie
In French
Matricaire odorante
coontie
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
coontie
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
Coontie
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
Coontie
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Coontie
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Coontie
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Order
Asterales
Cycadales
Family
Asteraceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe
Anthemideae
Zamieae
Properties of Pineapple Weed and Coontie
Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple Weed and Coontie? We provide you with everything About Pineapple Weed and Coontie. Pineapple Weed doesn't have thorns and Coontie doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple Weed does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple Weed has allergic reactions like and Coontie 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 Coontie and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Coontie
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Coontie is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Coontie Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Coontie season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coontie is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple Weed and Coontie Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Coontie physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Coontie are as follows:
Care of Pineapple Weed and Coontie
Care of Pineapple Weed and Coontie include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coontie pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coontie needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.