Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
Southern Asia, India
Types
-
Crotalaria benghalensis Lam.
Crotalaria fenestrata Sims
Crotalaria ferestrata Sims
Crotalaria porrecta Wall.
Crotalaria sericea Willd.
Crotalaria tenuifolia Roxb.
Crotalaria viminea Wall.
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Mountain tops, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 4
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Insects, Moth, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Antispasmodic, Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Jaundice, Liver problems, Urinary tract problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders, Landscape
Edging
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
Apocynum cannabinum
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Dogbane, milkweed, honeybloom, bitter root, black
hemp, hemp dogbane, lechuguilla, westernwall
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
भारतीय गांजा
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Indischer Hanf
In French
Matricaire odorante
chanvre indien
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
El cáñamo indio
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
ινδική κάνναβη
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
cânhamo indiano
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Konopie indyjskie
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Latin Hemp
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Crotalaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Crotalarieae
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Indian Hemp
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Indian Hemp is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Indian Hemp Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Indian Hemp season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Hemp is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Hemp is Neutral.
Pineapple Weed and Indian Hemp Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Indian Hemp physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Indian Hemp height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Indian Hemp are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Indian Hemp flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Indian Hemp leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Indian Hemp
Care of Pineapple Weed and Indian Hemp include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Hemp pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Hemp needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.