Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
America
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
-
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders, Landscape
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
तोरी
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Zucchini
In French
Matricaire odorante
Courgette
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
calabacín
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
abobrinha
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Kabaczek
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Zucchini
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Zucchini season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple Weed and Zucchini Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Zucchini are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Zucchini
Care of Pineapple Weed and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.