Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Grasses
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Scale
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANANAS nanus
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
Pink Pineapple
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Pink Pineapple
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Pink Pineapple
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Pink Pineapple
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
Pink Pineapple
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Ananás-de-raposa
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Pink Pineapple
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Pink Pineapple
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pink Pineapple and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Pink Pineapple and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Pineapple and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Pineapple and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Pink Pineapple and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pink Pineapple and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Pink Pineapple and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Pink Pineapple and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.