Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
Mexico
Types
-
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Long linear and narrow
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Clay, 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
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders, Landscape
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Mexican Bambus
In French
Matricaire odorante
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
bambú mexicana
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Mexicanus Bamboo
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Mexican Bamboo season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple Weed and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican Bamboo flower color:
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Pineapple Weed and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth 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 Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.