pineappleweed.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual herb

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

10 inches

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 9

Floración

Late spring to early autumn

Cuidados

This plant thrives in sunny spots with well draining soil. Keep an eye out for overcrowding, as it prefers a bit of space to spread its seeds. It is quite resilient and rarely needs extra attention once established.

Riego

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

This plant generally does not require supplemental fertilizer.

Poda

Remove spent flower heads if you want to prevent it from self seeding.

Trasplante

As an annual, it completes its life cycle in one season and does not typically need repotting.

Suelo

Sandy or gravelly soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-20 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Annual, typically 1 year.

Fragancia

Intensa

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

This plant is generally considered non-toxic and is frequently used in herbal infusions.

Niños

There are no specific safety concerns for children, but always supervise young ones near wild plants.

Alérgenos por contacto

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from handling the foliage.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen can trigger mild reactions in those with severe Asteraceae allergies.

Comestibilidad

While often used in teas, ensure you have correctly identified the plant as it can resemble toxic lookalikes.

Cómo identificarla

• Cone shaped yellow green flower heads
• Finely divided feathery green leaves
• Distinct pineapple scent when crushed
• Small stature usually under ten inches
• Lacks white ray petals

Altura

0,05 a 0,3m

Anchura

0,1 a 0,25m

Hojas

bright green, deciduous

Flores

yellow-green, 0,5 a 1cm

Problemas frecuentes

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth on leaves often caused by poor air circulation.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

As an annual, the plant will die back after setting seed; ensure seeds are left in the soil to germinate the following spring.

En maceta

It grows well in small pots, though it prefers the open ground.

Plant this in areas with heavy foot traffic where its resilience can be appreciated.

Buenas compañeras

• Yarrow — They share similar environmental needs and attract beneficial pollinators.
• Trébol blanco — It acts as a low-growing companion that helps fix nitrogen in the soil.

Especies parecidas

• Matricaria chamomilla — It has similar foliage but features prominent white ray florets.

Ciencia

Familia

Asteraceae

Género

Matricaria

Orden

Asterales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Northeastern Asia and North America.

Conservación

This is a common, often weedy species that is not of conservation concern.

It is a pioneer species that colonizes disturbed, compacted soils where other plants struggle to grow.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, attracts beneficial insects

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, escarabajos

Usos

herbal tea, ground cover, pollinator garden

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Is pineapple weed edible?

Yes, the flowers and leaves are often steeped to make a fragrant, pineapple-scented tea.

Does it need full sun?

It prefers full sun but can tolerate light shade.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Matricaria comes from the Latin for womb, reflecting its historical use in treating female ailments, while discoidea refers to the disc-like flower heads lacking ray florets.

Bueno saberlo

• It is an annual that readily reseeds itself in disturbed soil.
• The plant is native to northeastern Asia and North America.
• It thrives in compacted soil, often appearing along footpaths.