Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
South America
Types
not available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, White
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Biodiesel
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
ANANAS
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
Pineapple
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
अनानास
In German
rohrglanzgras
Ananas
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
Piña
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
Abacaxi
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
Ananas
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Cyperales
Bromeliales
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Pineapple
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Ribbon Grass and Pineapple Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Pineapple are as follows:
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Ribbon Grass and Pineapple
Care of Ribbon Grass and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.