Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America
South America
Types
Not Available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Itchiness
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
ANANAS
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Pineapple
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
अनानास
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Ananas
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Ananas
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Piña
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Abacaxi
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Ananas
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Ananas
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Pineapple
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Softstem Bulrush and Pineapple Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Pineapple are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color: Not Available
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Pineapple
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.