Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
South America
Types
Not Available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
H2, 17, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, White
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Sprigging or Stolonizing
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Dollar spot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Billbugs, Crickets, Cutworms
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a golf course turf, Used to feed livestock
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
Lawns and Turf
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PASPALUM vaginatum
ANANAS
Common Name
Biscuit Grass, Seashore Paspalum
Pineapple
In Hindi
Seashore Paspalum
अनानास
In German
Seashore Paspalum
Ananas
In French
Seashore Paspalum
Ananas
In Greek
Αιγιαλός Paspalum
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
seashore Paspalum
Abacaxi
In Polish
Nad morzem Paspalum
Ananas
In Latin
Paspalum maris
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Lilopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Cyperales
Bromeliales
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Paniceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Seashore Paspalum and Pineapple
Season and care of Seashore Paspalum and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Seashore Paspalum and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seashore Paspalum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Seashore Paspalum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Seashore Paspalum is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Seashore Paspalum and Pineapple Physical Information
Seashore Paspalum and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Seashore Paspalum height is 2.50 cm and width Not Available whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Seashore Paspalum and Pineapple are as follows:
Seashore Paspalum flower color: Green and White
Seashore Paspalum leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Seashore Paspalum and Pineapple
Care of Seashore Paspalum and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seashore Paspalum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Seashore Paspalum 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.